Assistant Attorney General (Attorney II) - Capital and Collateral Litigation
State of South Carolina
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Attorney III - Upstate Prosecutor (60023586)
State of South Carolina
Department of Public Safety
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$79,600 - $143,300
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for an experienced attorney who will act as a prosecutor in South Carolina's courts, focusing mainly on handling DUI and other traffic-related cases to keep roads safe.
You'll work closely with highway patrol officers, providing legal advice, preparing for trials, and handling appeals while being based in the Upstate region.
It's ideal for a dedicated lawyer who enjoys public service, mentoring law enforcement, and managing a balanced workload that prioritizes thorough case handling over high volume.
Key Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree or equivalent from an accredited law school
- Experience as a practicing attorney
- Knowledge of South Carolina Title 56 (traffic laws) and criminal procedure
- Ability to prosecute DUI and other magistrate-level offenses in summary courts
- Skills in providing legal advice and statutory interpretation to law enforcement
- Experience or capability in handling appeals, pre-trial matters, and discovery responses
- Willingness to conduct training and mentoring for department personnel
Full Job Description
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN REPOSTED. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS ARE STILL BEING CONSIDERED AND DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
Are you an attorney looking to serve the public with your legal skills? The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) is hiring field prosecutors. These positions assist our law enforcement officers with the prosecution of magistrate level offenses in the courts of South Carolina. The work primarily involves the prosecution of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases. We offer manageable caseloads with a focus on quality prosecution. Our prosecutors' workloads are designed to ensure that cases don't simply get moved through the system. Rather, we are willing to invest the time to try cases and appeal them as necessary. As a field prosecutor, you will be assigned to a Highway Patrol troop where you will be embedded with the officers in the field. You will become a ready resource for the prosecution of cases as well as general legal advice. By taking some of the courtroom burdens off our officers, your work helps them to focus on their enforcement duties. Working together, you will make a difference in keeping South Carolina's roads safer for citizens and visitors.
Prosecutes offenses under Title 56 of the South Carolina Code of Laws in the summary courts of Upstate South Carolina with an emphasis on DUI offenses.
Provides legal advice to department personnel on Title 56 related topics including: substantive criminal law, criminal procedure, and statutory interpretation.
Prepares responses to discovery requests served on department personnel in criminal matters.
Handles assigned appeals of Title 56 cases to circuit court.
Conducts training and mentoring to Department personnel related to prosecution of Title 56 offenses.
Handles pre-trial matters in selected Title 56 cases in summary court.
Serves as Employee Advisor regarding investigation/disciplinary matters.
May retain other duties as assigned by the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel.
Requirements
State Minimum Requirements:
A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.
Minimum Requirements:
Must possess a juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and have at least four (4) 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 Rule (SCACR).
Must possess a juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and have at least four (4) 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 Rule (SCACR).
Additional Requirements
Knowledge of general case, statutory and common law.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of all matters and work independently.
Must have a valid SC Driver's License.
Additional Information
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 race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.
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