Attorney III - Berkeley Prosecutor (60017922)

Job Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of a field prosecutor include:

• Prosecuting Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases
• Assisting law enforcement officers with the prosecution of magistrate level offenses in South Carolina courts
• Investing time to try cases and appeal them as necessary
• Assigning to a Highway Patrol troop for field work, embedding with officers and becoming a resource for prosecution and legal advice
• Helping officers focus on enforcement duties by taking some of the courtroom burdens
• Providing legal advice on Title 56-related topics such as substantive criminal law, criminal procedure, and statutory interpretation
• Handling discovery requests and appeals of Title 56 cases to circuit court
• Conducting training and mentoring for department personnel on prosecution of Title 56 offenses
• Handling pre-trial matters in selected Title 56 cases in summary court
• Serving as an Employee Advisor regarding investigation/disciplinary matters

Minimum And Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:

• A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school
• Experience as a practicing attorney

Agency Minimum Requirements:

• A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school
• Five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney
• Member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar
• Completion of trial experience requirement pursuant to Rule 403, SCACR

Knowledge required includes:

• General case, statutory and common law
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently

Additional Comments:

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on these factors.