Salary: Depends on QualificationsLocation : MultipleJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202400371Division: Beaufort County Sheriff's OfficeDepartment: Sheriff's OfficeOpening Date: 11/18/2024Closing Date: 12/2/2024 11:59 PM EasternFLSA: ExemptDescription JOB SUMMARYUnder limited supervision of General Counsel, the Staff Attorney will be responsible for prosecuting all Magistrate level offenses; negotiating cases and plea agreements; conducting bench and jury trials; presenting motions, pleadings, and arguments in court; and interviewing witnesses, police officers, victims, and others. Deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Review and prepare for prosecution, all Magistrate level arrests cited by the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Deputies.
- Meet with officers monthly to review cases.
- Train and teach Beaufort County Sheriff's Deputies regarding case preparation, testimony and general court procedures.
- Interview victims and witnesses involved in magistrate level arrests.
- Conduct pre-trial conferences with officers and Defense Attorneys.
- Negotiate plea agreements.
- Prosecute bench and jury trials.
- Maintain a calendar of pre-trial conferences with charging deputies.
- Track and maintain statistics on the conviction rate.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State laws, and City ordinances.
- Knowledge of judicial procedures and the rules of evidence, principles, methods of legal research.
- Skills to draft legal documents, prepare, present and argue cases effectively in court.
- Skill in using mainframe systems and personal computers including Word and Excel.
- Skill in excellent communication, both oral and written.
- Skill in the operation of all basic office equipment.
- Ability to exercise discretion and judgment in interpreting and adapting guidelines (or laws/statute).
- Ability to multi-task and work independently.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in performing duties and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Typical Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school;
- Candidates must be admitted to practice law in South Carolina (member of South Carolina Bar).
- Have met 403 requirements.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license for South Carolina with safe driving record.
Supplemental Information All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.To learn more details, please the Beaufort County Human Resources website.