Posting number: 02480
Department: SOLICITOR
Job classification: ATTORNEY (SENIOR ASSISTANT SOLICITOR)
Posting type: Open
Categories: Attorney
The purpose of this job is to provides prosecution of serious criminal cases for Dorchester County, including trial preparation, plea agreements, hearings, court filings and jury trials; prepares necessary reports; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.
This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Assess, negotiate, and resolve cases in the office.
Resolve cases in court.
Advises, trains, and discuss issues/solutions with other lawyers.
Correspond with law enforcement and opposing counsel.
Assist law enforcement as necessary.
Review and maintain case files and discovery.
Draft motions and legal filings.
Extend plea offers.
Prosecute General Session matters.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Juris Doctorate degree.
Eight years of criminal law or related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
South Carolina Bar Admission and Certification
Work is performed dealing with crisis situations that require making major decisions involving people, resources, and property.
Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hour each week to maintain full-time status.
E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.
Dorchester County, SC is a fast‐growing county in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Part of the three‐county Charleston metropolitan area, Dorchester County offers a mix of suburban and rural lifestyles with Charleston and North Charleston nearby. The population was 136,555 in the 2010 Census, an increase of 41.6% from the 2000 Census.
Nearby to Dorchester County are the South Carolina beaches (30‐60 minutes), the Santee Cooper lakes (30 minutes), and the Blue Ridge Mountains (3‐4 hours). Dorchester County offers numerous outdoor recreation opportunities, including the terminus of the Edisto River Canoe Trail at Givhans Ferry State Park and the 16,000+ acre Beidler Forest. Minor league baseball, hockey, and soccer teams are in the metropolitan area, and the annual Family Circle Cup tennis tournament is held in adjoining Berkeley County.
Dorchester County operates under a Council Administrator form of government and has 766 full‐time positions. A seven‐member County Council is elected by district and provides policy direction to the County. The County Council appoints the County Administrator, the County Clerk, the County Attorney, and the Delinquent Tax Collector.
The County Administrator is responsible for the administration of all departments under the control of the County Council. The present County administrator has been in the position since 2004 and is assisted by a Deputy County Administrator and a Chief Financial Officer.
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