What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at South Carolina Department of Corrections?
Company Description
The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is a state agency committed to safety, service, and stewardship. With over 4,900 employees, the agency plays a critical role in maintaining public safety, providing rehabilitation opportunities for inmates, and promoting professional excellence. Established in 1866 and restructured in 1960, SCDC operates 21 institutions and manages nearly 20,000 inmates. The organization emphasizes fiscal responsibility, self-sufficiency, and creating opportunities for self-improvement for those in its care.
Job Responsibilities
- Assigned 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.
- Authority to prosecute is pursuant to a memorandum of understanding between SCDC and the AG's office.
- Manages a personal caseload of cases for prosecution.
- Assists special agents on cases by providing advice on search warrants, evidence, and future legal issues etc.
- 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.
- Must be available to respond after hours in person or by phone to serious crime scenes and emergencies to provide legal advice.
- 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.
- Provides agency personnel with education and guidance in areas related to criminal issues during in-service training and other forums as directed.
- Assists in drafting legislation and regulations.
- When required, presents information to members of the general assembly, state or federal agencies or constituency representatives.
- Resume preferred, but not required.