Attorney III - Upstate Prosecutor

Salary: $56,210. 00 - $104,000. 00 Annually

Location : Greenville County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 156889

Agency: Department of Public Safety

Opening Date: 04/08/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Class Code:: AE30

Position Number:: 60023586

Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Band: Band 7

Hiring Range - Min. : $68,000. 00

Hiring Range - Max. : $78,000. 00

Opening Date: 11/09/2023

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: *ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE. ALL CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES WILL BE THROUGH ELECTRONIC MAIL. *

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job ResponsibilitiesTHIS 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 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 General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel.

Minimum and Additional RequirementsState Minimum Requirements

A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.

Minimum RequirementsMust 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. Four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney and South Carolina Bar membership in good standing. 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 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 race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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