Attorney III - Dorchester/Orangeburg Prosecutor (60023687)

Job Responsibilities

• Assist law enforcement officers with the prosecution of magistrate level offenses in South Carolina courts.
• Prosecute Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases.
• Manage manageable caseloads with a focus on quality prosecution.
• Invest time in trying cases and appealing them as necessary.
• Be embedded with Highway Patrol troopers to provide legal advice and prosecute cases.
• Help officers focus on their enforcement duties by taking some of the courtroom burdens off them.
• Handle assigned appeals of Title 56 cases to circuit court.
• Prepare responses to discovery requests served on Department personnel in criminal matters.
• Conduct training and mentoring for Department personnel on 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.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.
• 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, South Carolina Appellate Court Rules (SCACR).
• Knowledge of general case, statutory and common law.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain confidentiality of all matters and work independently.
• Valid SC Driver's License required.