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South Carolina Department of Public Safety
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Email: lawcar@law.sc.edu
Recruiting for office(s) in: Greenville, SS
Type of organization: Government
Job Title: Attorney III – Upstate Prosecutor
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.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 4 April 2025
- Anticipated start date:
- Response method(s): https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/4242137/attorney-iii-upstate-prosecutor-60023586/apply?keywords=Attorney&page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
- Materials requested: Résumé
Hiring criteria
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).
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