What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Attorney General (Attorney IV), Violent Crimes Case Reduction Unit position at State of South Carolina?
This posting is recruiting for multiple vacancies.
The Violent Crimes Case Reduction Unit (VCCRU) partners with the General and Special Prosecution section of the Criminal Division to combat the backlog of violent crimes in circuits around the state. Attorneys will focus on moving violent crimes in a specific circuit, heavily emphasizing trial work. Attorneys interested in this position should be comfortable preparing murders, sexual assaults, and other violent crimes for trial in a condensed time frame. Support will be provided to accommodate the condensed time frame.
Under limited supervision, you will perform professional legal work for the State, its subdivisions, and officials. Primarily assigned to the General and Special Prosecution Unit of the Criminal Division.
- Case Intake and Evaluation: Assists in the cases assigned immediately upon receipt to establish priority by the age of the case, repeat offending, jail/bond status, and other important factors as identified.
- Case Management and Progression: Advances the case through the judicial system appropriately.
- Case Disposition: Seeks a just resolution in all cases.
- Docket Management: Handles their caseload and provides relevant information to the team to assist in trial preparation.
- Communication: Provides location updates, maintains law enforcement relationships, and stays aligned with the prosecution section's policies and best practices.
- Miscellaneous Matters: Handles miscellaneous matters assigned by the AG, CDAG, DAG, SADAG, or ADAG.
This position also includes an excellent benefits package:
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
- Paid parental leave.
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
- Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
- Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
- Thirteen paid holidays.
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
Juris Doctorate Degree and a minimum of ten years of experience practicing in a Public Defender’s or Solicitor’s Office, or equivalent experience in Criminal Prosecution/Defense.
Necessary Requirements: Must be a member of the SC Bar in good standing and have completed the 403 requirements.
Additional Requirements:
This position may require overnight travel.
This position may require the employee to work evenings and weekends.
This position requires up-to-date certification(s)
This position may require employees to travel and transport files.
- Has appeared in General Sessions Court as lead counsel on a violent crime case or explained equivalent experience.
- Organized and able to work independently to meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
- Excellent criminal court experience. Travel required.
THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
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