Div Dir Criminal Prosecution (#019680) Criminal Prosecution Division, Columbia (RICHLAND)

Job Responsibilities

• As a special assistant attorney general, individual prosecutes criminal cases containing a SCDC nexus before the SC state grand jury as well as in all judicial circuits throughout the state upon approval by the South Carolina Attorney General's Office.

• Supervises subordinate SAAG's and paralegal staff.

• Manages a personal caseload.

• Incumbent provides legal advice and direction on criminal matters to special agents, analysts, the director and executive officers as needed.

• Assist in determination of documentation to be released to FOIAS, subpoenas, rule 5, etc.

• Produce documents and other information to defendants or their lawyers upon request and as required by law on cases actively being prosecuted by the criminal prosecution division.

• Research legal issues, prepare briefs and oral arguments.

• Keeps the division director and appropriate department staff informed of recent changes in state and federal law.

• Serves as liaison between the solicitor’s offices around the state, the AG's office, attorneys representing Individuals in criminal cases, etc.

• Responds to correspondence from attorneys, court officials, state agencies regarding SCDC criminal cases.

• Provides legal advice on criminal matters to the director, senior executive staff and other agency personnel in matters of state and federal law.

• Assists in drafting legislation and regulations.

• When required, presents information to members of the general assembly, state or federal agencies or constituency representatives.

• Provides agency personnel with education and guidance in areas related to criminal issues during in-service training and other forums as directed by the Deputy Director of Legal and Compliance or the Eirector.

• Resume preferred.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

• 
  A J.D. degree or equivalent.

• Member of the S.C. bar and at least five (5) years of experience as a prosecutor.

• Must have at least two (2) years’ experience with SCDC or corrections.

• Must be a member in good standing with the South Carolina bar.

• Must have satisfied the 403 requirements.

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