What are the responsibilities and job description for the Div Dir Criminal Prosecution (#019680) Criminal Prosecution Division, Columbia (RICHLAND) position at South Carolina Department of Corrections?
Job Responsibilities
Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
Employment@doc.sc.gov
Minimum And Additional Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.
SCDC Minimum Requirements
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
- 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.
Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
Employment@doc.sc.gov
Minimum And Additional Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney.
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.
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.