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About us 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. The Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office for York and Union Counties manage traditional criminal prosecution and manages a number of diversion programs - programs that offer non-criminal outcomes, focusing on rehabilitation and reducing recidivism-, provides victim and witness assistance, and prosecutes juvenile offenders in York County's Family Court.

About our opportunity 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 prepare and prosecute cases in all applicable County Courts while 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: Compensation is determined based on experience and education using a tier system.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; occasional evenings and weekends depending on operational needs. Our Total Compensation Package: Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Long-term disability Deferred Compensation 401K Plans Health Savings Account (HSA) Parental Leave Bereavement Leave Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program) 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays Longevity Pay SC State Retirement Plan Pension Paid Vacation and Sick Time Sick Bank Critical Care and Cancer Insurance Wellness Screenings Employee Assistance Programs Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences 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.

About you 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 / Work Environment / Disclaimer 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.