Assistant County Attorney (Magistrate Court Prosecutor) - Updated - 2 Positions Available

The Charleston County Attorney's Office is seeking a highly motivated attorney with a minimum of 3 years criminal trial experience in General Sessions Court or equivalent prosecution/defense experience.  

UPDATED SALARY

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $88,579 - $105,601 (Estimated Annual Salary)

Pay Range: $80,579 - $130,264 (Estimated Annual Salary)

Charleston County offers a full complement of benefits including sick and annual leave, paid maternity and parental leave, optional life and disability coverage, medical and dental benefits for employee and family, S.C. Retirement, deferred compensation (including 401k and 457 plans), and annual longevity pay increases until year 7, with merit and longevity increases available thereafter as appropriated based on evaluations.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

The attorney will be responsible under minimal supervision for performing assigned tasks including:

• Prosecuting Magistrate Court offenses for the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and County Code Enforcement officers for cases with pending jury trial requests, with an emphasis on DUI/DUAC offenses

• Providing legal advice to Sheriff's Office and County personnel on magistrate-level criminal, traffic, and ordinance offenses and related substantive and procedural law and statutory interpretation

• Reviewing and assisting with responses to discovery requests

• Communicating with law enforcement, witnesses, victims, defense counsel, and courts

• Handling pretrial matters in the Magistrate Courts

• Handling magistrate court appeals to the Circuit Court and S.C. appellate courts

• Providing legal advice to County departments and elected and appointed officials as assigned

• Working with other attorneys and staff in the County Attorney's Office on other matters as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor Degree and member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar

• At least three years or more criminal trial experience in General Sessions court

• Completion of trial experiences pursuant to Rule 403, SCACR

• Knowledge and experience with S.C. criminal law with specific DUI experience

• Valid South Carolina Driver's License

• The ability to work both independently and be a team player is important