Special Prosecution Attorney - SC Criminal Cases

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a Special Assistant Attorney General to prosecute criminal cases with SCDC ties, handling proceedings before the state grand jury and across circuits with AG approval.

You will advise on warrants, evidence, and legal issues for investigators, assist in FOIA documentation, and draft briefs and arguments. Must be licensed in SC and have prosecutorial experience preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience as a practicing attorney.
• Must be a member in good standing with the South Carolina bar.
• Must have satisfied the 403 Requirements.
• Prosecutorial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal cases with a SCDC nexus before the SC state grand jury and across circuits with AG approval.
• Provide legal advice on search warrants, evidence, and other issues to special agents.
• Assist in determining documentation for FOIA requests, subpoenas, and Rule 5 orders.
• Produce documents to defendants or lawyers in active prosecutions.
• Respond after hours for serious crimes to provide legal guidance.
• Research legal issues and prepare briefs and oral arguments.
• Inform the Division Director of changes in state and federal law.
• Act as liaison between solicitor’s offices, the AG's office, and defense attorneys.
• Respond to correspondence from attorneys, court officials, and state agencies.

Education

J.D. or equivalent from an accredited law school

Experience as a practicing attorney

Job description

State of South Carolina seeks a Special Assistant Attorney General to prosecute criminal cases with SCDC ties, handling proceedings before the state grand jury and across circuits with AG approval.

You will advise on warrants, evidence, and legal issues for investigators, assist in FOIA documentation, and draft briefs and arguments. Must be licensed in SC and have prosecutorial experience preferred.