Assistant Solicitor (Lawyer)

York County, SC•York, SC

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About The Position

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success. Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner. Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed. The Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office for York and Union Counties manages traditional criminal prosecution and manages a number of diversion programs - programs that offer non-criminal outcomes, focusing on rehabilitation and reducing recidivism-, provides victim and witness assistance, and prosecutes juvenile offenders in York County's Family Court.We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time, exempt Assistant Solicitor within the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit for York and Union Counties Solicitor's Office. As an Assistant Solicitor you will assist the Solicitor and Deputy Solicitor prepare and prosecute cases in all applicable County Courts while directing 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; to prepare and prosecute cases in all applicable county Courts. Compensation: Compensation is determined based on experience and education using a tier system. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; occasional evenings and weekends depending on operational needs.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate Degree.
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of South Carolina and be a current member of the SC Bar Association.

Nice To Haves

Legal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the Solicitor and Deputy Solicitors planning, coordinating and supervising all administrative and legal activities of the Solicitor's Office, ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
Serves as a liaison during court to ensure efficiency of the General Sessions court.
Maintains and manages individual caseloads in a timely and effective manner.
Prosecutes cases in all applicable County Courts.
Prepares cases for prosecution, performing such duties as reviewing warrants and indictments; diagnosing cases and determining best case strategies; conducting preliminary hearings; interviewing witnesses and victims; investigating crime scenes; researching legal issues affecting cases; applying the law to facts of a criminal case; determining appropriate sentence; evaluating witnesses; maintaining witness confidentiality; writing legal briefs, motions, order, petitions; preparing expert witnesses for testimony; determining restitution, etc.
Ensures compliance with the Victims' Rights Act.
Presents and argues prepared cases in court as assigned.
Prepares motions for HIV/STD determination and for mental evaluation.
Conducts various other hearings, including those for asset forfeiture, juvenile detention, disposition and probation revocation, mental commitment, restitution, bond estreatment, etc.
Notifies victims and other parties of trial dates; notifies defendants and bondsmen of court appearances.
Assists law enforcement agencies requiring legal advice about the investigation of any criminal matter; advises officers of changes in law; trains officers in case investigation from a legal perspective.
Receives and responds to difficult and sensitive client or public inquiries, concerns and complaints.
Assists in coordinating department activities and functions with those of other County departments, municipalities and outside agencies as appropriate.
Performs general administrative/clerical work as required, including but not limited to copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, assembling materials, answering the telephone, responding to correspondence, reviewing mail and literature, etc.

Benefits

Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications
Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Parental Leave
Bereavement Leave
Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
Longevity Pay
SC State Retirement Plan Pension
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Sick Bank
Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
Wellness Screenings
Employee Assistance Programs
Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences