City Prosecutor

City of Columbia•Columbia, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position prepares and handles criminal prosecutions. The incumbent exercises professional judgment independently, and supervises the work of professional and clerical assistants. Work is subject to general administrative and judicial review. The work is considered sedentary in nature and involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, and routine keyboard operations. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: mental acuity, speaking, talking, and visual acuity. Work environment involves exposure to no known environmental hazards; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs.

Requirements

Juris doctorate degree
No experience required
Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License
Licensed to practice law in South Carolina and a member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar
Knowledge of basic algebra involving variables and formulas, and/or computing discounts and interest rates
Knowledge of personal computer equipment with skill in the use of Microsoft Office 2000 preferred, utilizing Outlook, word processing and database software programs
Ability to develop new approaches or methodologies to solve problems not previously encountered by analyzing, synthesizing or evaluating data or information using unconventional or untried methods
Ability to negotiate, exchanging ideas, information and opinions with others to formulate policy and programs or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions or solutions
Ability to handle or use machines, requiring moderate instruction and experience such as computers, and software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets or custom applications
Ability to perform work involving the application of broad principles of professional management and leadership to solve new problems for which conventional solutions do not exist
Ability to read professional literature and technical manuals; speaking to groups of employees, other public and private groups; writing manuals and complex reports
Ability to perform advanced professional-level work methods and practices in the analysis, coordination or interpretation of work of a professional, engineering, fiscal, legal, managerial or scientific nature and the ability for formulate important recommendations or make technical decisions that have an organization-wide impact
Requires sustained, intense concentration for accurate results and continuous exposure to sustained and unusual pressure
Ability to make decisions, affecting entire organization and surrounding population
works in an unstable environment with frequent and significant changes in conditions
responsible for long-range goals, planning and methodologies

Nice To Haves

skill in the use of Microsoft Office 2000 preferred

Responsibilities

Manages the criminal docket in Municipal court
Prepares cases and represents or assists with representation of the City in legal matters
Reviews and responds to subpoenas
Reviews and prepares legal documents, real estate documents, etc.
Performs research
Prepares legal opinions and offers legal advice
Recommends action on complaints and claims by or against the City
Manages civil and administrative caseloads
Attends meetings, training, conferences, seminars, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills
Performs other related duties as assigned