General Job Description
Under limited supervision, maintains responsibility for all legal matters of concern against and for County government Prosecutes a wide variety of criminal cases, appropriately manages court time as scheduled, and provides legal advice to County personnel and the public. Supervises and assists with the casework of subordinate attorneys. Reports to the Deputy Solicitor.
- Duties for this Position
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- Appear in court proceedings on behalf of the State in hearings, guilty pleas, and jury trials
- Present witnesses, objects, photographs, and other evidence of crimes by accused persons in court
- Interview investigators, victims, and other witnesses to criminal activity
- Determine what charges to bring against an alleged criminal and what punishments to seek
- Prepare and obtain indictments of accused criminals on formal charges from grand juries
- Prepare indictments, motions, proposed jury instructions, memoranda of law, subpoenas, and other court documents
- Make, receive, and evaluate plea offers;
- Produce documents and other information to defendants or their lawyers upon request and as required by law
- Meet with and explain legal processes and the reason for certain decisions to victims or their family members
- Position Minimum Requirements
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- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the South Carolina State Bar Association.
- Compensation/Benefits: The starting salary for this position is $80,000.00 and any increase will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.
- Must be able to pass the required pre-employment physical and background check.