Assistant Solicitor I

Richland County Government•Denver, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in coordinating and supervising the activities of the Solicitor’s Office and coordinating office resources in order to ensure the prosecution of cases in a proper, efficient and orderly manner.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the South Carolina Bar.
Experience in criminal law and litigation.
Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in legal research databases and case management software.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience.
Experience with a specific type of law relevant to the office's caseload.

Responsibilities

Supervises subordinate support staff as assigned. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; acting on employee problems. Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers training, advice and assistance as needed.
Interprets and implements complex legal issues within office policy and the doctrine of legal ethics.
Reviews criminal incident reports from all law enforcement agencies that operate in Richland County.
Prepares and tries criminal cases; prepares indictments; conducts pre-trial conferences; negotiates with attorneys; diagnoses cases and determines best case strategies; conducts preliminary hearings; participates in case investigation, including crime scene investigation, interviewing witnesses and victims, and examining evidence; researches legal issues affecting cases; applies the law to facts of a criminal case; determines sentence desired; evaluates and prepares witnesses for trial; selects juries, etc.
Prepares bench warrants, affidavits, search warrants, legal briefs, motions, orders, petitions, subpoenas, court dockets, indictments, guilty plea sheets, agreements, and other legal documents.