Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Charleston, SC...
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202101376
Department: Executive
Division: Municipal Court
Opening Date: 04/12/2024
Closing Date: 4/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Summary
We are looking for a Deputy Prosecutor to join the City of Charleston's Executive Department! In this role, you will support the Chief City Prosecutor in preparing and prosecuting cases in municipal court on behalf of the City of Charleston.
Examples of Duties
• Gathers and analyzes evidence in cases.
• Interviews witnesses to ascertain facts of cases.
• Works with police officers in developing cases.
• Reviews pertinent decisions, policies, regulations, and other legal matters pertaining to cases.
• Prepares and responds to motions.
• Appears at bond hearings.
• Prosecutes nonjury and jury cases.
• Interacts with judges, clerks, courtroom personnel, defense lawyers, and others on a daily basis.
• Performs other duties as required.
Basic Qualifications
• Juris Doctorate Law degree (J.D.) and 4 years of prosecution experience.
• Must have experience as lead prosecutor in jury trials.
• South Carolina Bar Certified and courtroom certified.
• Strong writing skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office similar software.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in state and municipal court.
The City of Charleston offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: health, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program; annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays every year; tuition reimbursement; participation with the SC Retirement System, a defined benefit pension plan; 401k and 457 plan options; and many other benefits. For more information, please visit
Part-time employees are eligible to join the SC Retirement System and may be eligible for certain benefits programs depending on the total number of hours worked
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