Attorney III - Dorchester/Orangeburg Prosecutor (60023687)

Responsibilities

• Assist law enforcement officers with the prosecution of magistrate level offenses in the courts of South Carolina.
• Primary focus on prosecution of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases.
• Manageable caseloads with a focus on quality prosecution; workloads designed to ensure cases are not simply moved through the system, with willingness to try cases and appeal as necessary.
• Assigned to a Highway Patrol troop and embedded with officers in the field, serving as a ready resource for prosecution and general legal advice.
• Alleviate courtroom burdens for officers, enabling them to focus on enforcement duties.
• Contribute to keeping South Carolina's roads safer for citizens and visitors.
• Reports to the Assistant General Counsel, prosecuting offenses under Title 56 of the South Carolina Code of Laws on behalf of the South Carolina Highway Patrol in summary courts of Dorchester, Orangeburg, and occasional assignments in Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillion, Florence, and Marion, with emphasis on DUIs.
• Provide legal advice to Department personnel on Title 56‑related topics including substantive criminal law, criminal procedure, and statutory interpretation.
• Prepare responses to discovery requests served on Department personnel in criminal matters.
• Handle assigned appeals of Title 56 cases to circuit court.
• Conduct training and mentoring for Department personnel related to prosecution of Title 56 offenses.
• Handle pre‑trial matters in selected Title 56 cases in summary court.
• Serve as Employee Advisor regarding investigation/disciplinary matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree (or 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 the trial experience requirement pursuant to Rule 403, South Carolina Appellate Court Rules (SCACR).
• Knowledge of general case, statutory, and common law.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all matters and work independently.
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License.