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Florence County SC · 2 months ago

Assistant Solicitor

Florence, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Florence County SC is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents, and they are seeking an Assistant Solicitor I to prosecute a variety of criminal and juvenile cases. The role involves evaluating cases, preparing for court, representing victims, and providing legal advice to county employees and the public.

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Responsibilities

Evaluates assigned criminal and juvenile cases for charging decisions

Prepares for court terms with scheduling motions and hearings

Attends and represents victims in criminal court trials, motion hearings, and guilty pleas

Attends Preliminary hearings, Initial and Docket appearances

Prepares plea offers and participates in plea negotiations

Studies and researches case law

Drafts various legal documents

Interviews victims, officers, witnesses, and expert witnesses

Participates in Law Enforcement training

Provides legal advice to county employees and the public

Interacts with a variety of individuals and agencies, to include clerical staff within the Solicitor’s Office, law enforcement agencies, victims, investigators, Judges, Clerks, and other County Departments

Attends meetings, conferences and seminars as necessary

Performs all other related duties as required

Qualification

Juris Doctor degreeSouth Carolina Bar AssociationCriminal law experienceLegal document draftingCase law researchLegal advice provisionVictim interviewingPlea negotiation

Required

Juris Doctor degree supplemented by one to three years of experience practicing law, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Member of the South Carolina Bar Association