York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success. Mission Statement - York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner. Vision Statement - York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed. We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time, exempt Assistant Solicitor within the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit for York and Union Counties Solicitor’s Office. As an Assistant Solicitor you will assist the Solicitor and Deputy Solicitor in directing the activities of the Solicitor’s office and coordinating office resources in order to ensure the prosecution of cases in a proper, efficient and orderly manner; to prepare and prosecute cases in all applicable county Courts.Compensation: Salary is determined based on education and experience.Work Schedule: Frequently works schedules exceeding 40 hours per week and/or five days per week.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the Solicitor and Deputy Solicitors planning, coordinating and supervising all administrative and legal activities of the Solicitor’s Office, ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations. 
• Serves as a liaison during court to ensure efficiency of the General Sessions court.
• Maintains and manages individual caseloads in a timely and effective manner.
• Prosecutes cases in all applicable County Courts.
• Prepares cases for prosecution, performing such duties as reviewing warrants and indictments; diagnosing cases and determining best case strategies; conducting preliminary hearings; interviewing witnesses and victims; investigating crime scenes; researching legal issues affecting cases; applying the law to facts of a criminal case; determining appropriate sentence; evaluating witnesses; maintaining witness confidentiality; writing legal briefs, motions, order, petitions; preparing expert witnesses for testimony; determining restitution, etc.
• Ensures compliance with the Victims’ Rights Act.
• Presents and argues prepared cases in court as assigned.
• Prepares motions for HIV/STD determination and for mental evaluation.
• Conducts various other hearings, including those for asset forfeiture, juvenile detention, disposition and probation revocation, mental commitment, restitution, bond estreatment, etc.
• Notifies victims and other parties of trial dates; notifies defendants and bondsmen of court appearances.
• Assists law enforcement agencies requiring legal advice about the investigation of any criminal matter; advises officers of changes in law; trains officers in case investigation from a legal perspective.
• Receives and responds to difficult and sensitive client or public inquiries, concerns and complaints.
• Assists in coordinating department activities and functions with those of other County departments, municipalities and outside agencies as appropriate.
• Performs general administrative/clerical work as required, including but not limited to copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, assembling materials, answering the telephone, responding to correspondence, reviewing mail and literature, etc.

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctorate Degree.
• Legal experience preferred.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of South Carolina and be a current member of the SC Bar Association.

Physical Demands:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance:
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Standard Clauses:
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 
Essential Safety Functions: 
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses. 
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.