Current Openings
2nd Circuit (Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell Counties) 4 positions
Job Title: Assistant Solicitor
Description: General Prosecution
Qualifications: Active Member of the SC Bar; prefer completed 403 requirements
Starting Salary: $75,000
Contact: Jack Hammack, Assistant Solicitor jhammack@aikencountysc.gov
3rd Circuit (Sumter, Lee, Clarendon, Williamsburg Counties)
Job Title: Assistant Solicitor
Description: Full-time prosecutors to prepare and prosecute criminal cases in General Sessions Court. As a prosecutor, your responsibilities will be but not limited to preparing cases for trials, pleas, and hearings; drafting legal documents; meeting with victims, law enforcement agencies as well as other county and city agencies; must be able to prioritize and manage an assigned caseload. Must be an effective communicator and a team player.
Qualifications: Applicants must be an active member of the South Carolina Bar. Must have a minimum of two years of experience in criminal law and be able to manage cases within a wide range of criminal offenses.
Contact: Susan Howard, showard@sumtercountysc.gov
Expiration Date: N/A
4th Circuit (Chesterfield, Darlington, and Dillon Counties)
ASSISTANT SOLICITOR
The Fourth Circuit Solicitor’s Office seeks to fill a position of Assistant Solicitor, working under general supervision of the Solicitor or his designee.
Summary of the position: The essential function of the position is to represent the State of South Carolina and the Fourth Judicial Circuit in the prosecution of criminal cases. The position is responsible for seeking convictions in criminal proceedings in the Court of General Sessions for the Fourth Judicial Circuit by reviewing evidence, reviewing discovery materials, preparing cases for trial, arguing cases in court before judges and juries, and/or negotiating plea agreements. The position works under the general supervision of the Solicitor or his designee.
Responsibilities and Duties: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Appear in court proceedings on behalf of the State in hearings, guilty pleas, and jury trials
- Present witnesses, objects, photographs, and other evidence of crimes by accused persons in court
- Interview investigators, victims, and other witnesses to criminal activity
- Determine what charges to bring against an alleged criminal and what punishments to seek
- Prepare and obtain indictments of accused criminals on formal charges from grand juries
- Prepare indictments, motions, proposed jury instructions, memoranda of law, subpoenas, and other court documents
- Make, receive, and evaluate plea offers;
- Produce documents and other information to defendants or their lawyers upon request and as required by law
- Meet with and explain legal processes and the reason for certain decisions to victims or their family members
Qualifications: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Must be a licensed attorney in good standing with the South Carolina State Bar Association.
Compensation/Benefits: The starting salary for this position will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.
Printable job description may be accessed here.
5th Circuit (Richland, Kershaw Counties)
Job Title: Assistant Solicitor
Description:
The Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office (Richland and Kershaw Counties) is looking for highly motivated individuals ready to serve the public and our community. We are currently accepting applications from both experienced and new attorneys for the position of Assistant Solicitor.
The primary role of an Assistant Solicitor is the prosecution of criminal cases which will require a lot of your time to be spent in the courtroom handling a combination of jury trials, guilty pleas, and motions. Additional duties include case evaluation, victim/law enforcement meetings, legal research, and working with senior staff. Assistant Solicitors are also afforded the opportunity to regularly attend CLEs, conferences, and trainings in order to stay up to date on the latest trends in the world of criminal law.
Minimum starting salary is $74,000 with room for negotiating an increase depending upon qualifications and/or experience up to $120,000. Insurance, paid vacation/sick leave, State Benefits/Retirement packages, license fee payment, and paid CLEs are included for all full-time employees. Other negotiable potential bonuses could be awarded for hiring, relocation, and annually.
Qualifications: : JD from an accredited law school; Current/Incoming member of the SC Bar in good standing
Contact: Dan Goldberg Goldberg.Dan@richlandcountysc.gov
6th Circuit (Chester, Fairfield, Lancaster Counties)
Job Title: Assistant Solicitor (multiple positions open)
Contact: Lisa Collins lcollins@scsolicitor6.org
Additional Details: Career ladder; Relocation assistance; Student Loan match; No drawn-out training period, get in the courtroom today.
Expiration Date: N/A
7th Circuit (Cherokee, Spartanburg Counties)
Job Title: Assistant Solicitor
Description: General prosecution
Qualifications: Active member of the South Carolina Bar
Contact: Sharon "Cookie" Peeler speeler@spartanburgcounty.org
Expiration Date: N/A
10th Circuit (Anderson, Oconee Counties)
Assistant Solicitor (positions open in Anderson and Oconee County)
E-mail Resume to: jobs@solicitor10.org
Job Specifications: Active Member of the SC Bar; prefer completed 403 requirements
Expiration Date : Until Filled
Job Title: Drug Court Program Coordinator (Anderson/Oconee County)
E-mail Resume to: jobs@solicitor10.org
See full job description on Anderson County Website www.andersoncountysc.org
Job Specifications:
A Master’s Degree in counseling preferred.
National or state credentials in addictions counseling or licensure as a professional counselor or social worker per SC DHEC standards.
Expiration Date : Until Filled
11th Circuit (Lexington)
Attorney
Contact: Lexington County Human Resources
Description: Under limited supervision, performs case preparation and prosecuting duties for the Solicitor's Office to include conducting trials. Manages a substantial caseload and resolves each case as deemed appropriate. Performs other similar duties as required.
Must possess and maintain membership in the South Carolina Bar Association. Must have completed all Rule 403 requirements. Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license.
Experience in criminal law, particularly prior experience in prosecuting criminal cases in General Sessions Court, to include extensive trial experience.
Job Qualifications: Requires a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school supplemented by three years or more years of experience in the field of law. A valid SC Driver's License is also required.
11th Circuit (Edgefield)
Attorney
Edgefield County is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Attorney I with the 11th Judicial Circuit Solicitor's Office. Job requirements include, but are not limited to, performing case preparation and prosecuting duties in the Solicitor's Office, managing assigned case load and resolving each case as deemed appropriate, to include conducting jury trials; and performing other similar duties as required. Requires a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Prefer one or more years of experience in the field of law, preferably criminal law. Also, must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License. The starting salary for this position will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. Edgefield County conducts pre-employment drug testing as well as DMV and criminal background checks. Applications may be obtained at the Edgefield County Government Building, 124 Courthouse Square, Edgefield SC or at www.edgefieldcounty.sc.gov
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11th Circuit (Edgefield)
Administrative Assistant III
Office Location: Edgefield County
Salary: DOQ, not to exceed $44,367.
Contact: rpatterson@lex-co.com
Description:
Performs various administrative duties specific to department such as: reception, clerical duties, data entry, customer service, and recordkeeping. Assists with data entry and with ensuring information is entered into the case management system. Will also assist with preparing court exhibits, maintaining the case management system’s office templates and address book, and support the office’s digital discovery portals used by law enforcement and defense attorneys. Provides professional customer service, has organizational skills, utilizes problem solving skills and communicates effectively with supervisors, co-workers and citizens.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares letters and other court documents.
- Inputs and scans information into Matrix (internet-based case management system), to include warrants and other legal documents.
- Monitors office supply inventory and order supplies, as needed.
- Serves as a front desk phone back up.
- Prepares dockets for court appearances.
- Produces courtroom exhibits from photos, drawings, audio files, videos, electronic documents, SC law and other sources. Creates poster size exhibits. Converts audio and video files into different formats for viewing and editing. Extracts and/or redacts portions of audio and video files. Crops and/or prints photos. Creates crime or house diagrams from information provided by victims, law enforcement and/or from other sources. Creates calendars and timelines for court based on supplied information. Sets up courtroom technology to view various exhibits.
- Create and maintain Matrix word merge documents
- Assist law enforcement in providing digital evidence through Axon’s Evidence.com.
- Assist defense attorneys with accessing the Matrix discovery portal.
- Notarizes legal documents.
Job Specifications and Qualifications:
- Prepares letters and other court documents.
- Inputs and scans information into Matrix (internet-based case management system), to include warrants and other legal documents.
- Monitors office supply inventory and order supplies, as needed.
- Serves as a front desk phone back up.
- Prepares dockets for court appearances.
- Produces courtroom exhibits from photos, drawings, audio files, videos, electronic documents, SC law and other sources. Creates poster size exhibits. Converts audio and video files into different formats for viewing and editing. Extracts and/or redacts portions of audio and video files. Crops and/or prints photos. Creates crime or house diagrams from information provided by victims, law enforcement and/or from other sources. Creates calendars and timelines for court based on supplied information. Sets up courtroom technology to view various exhibits.
- Create and maintain Matrix word merge documents
- Assist law enforcement in providing digital evidence through Axon’s Evidence.com.
- Assist defense attorneys with accessing the Matrix discovery portal.
- Notarizes legal documents.
Supplemental Functions:
- Performs other similar duties as required.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
- Positions in this class typically require fingering, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions.
Education Requirement:
- Associates degree, with 1 to 3 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
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11th Circuit (Edgefield, Lexington, McCormick, Saluda)
Attorney
Office Location: 205 East Main Street, Lexington, South Carolina
Salary: $64,980.33 or DOQ
Contact: Applications may be obtained at www.edgefieldcounty.sc.gov/job-postings
Description: Under limited supervision. performs case preparation and prosecuting duties for the Solicitor's Office to include conducting trials in both Magistrate and General Sessions Court throughout the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, which includes Edgefield, Lexington, McCormick and Saluda counties. Manages an assigned caseload and resolves each case as deemed appropriate. Performs other similar duties as required.
Qualifications: Requires a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Experience in criminal law, particularly prior experience in prosecuting criminal cases, to include trial experience is preferred but not required. Must possess and maintain membership in the South Carolina Bar Association. Must have completed all Rule 403 requirements. Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license.
Benefits: Edgefield County offers the following comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to: health, vision, dental, accidental death and dismemberment insurance through the South Carolina State Health Plan; participation in the South Carolina Retirement System with employer contributions to the employee’s retirement; Health Savings Account; paid accrued sick leave and annual leave; and 13 paid holidays off per year.
12th Circuit (Florence County)
Job Title: Assistant Solicitor I
General Job Description
Under limited supervision, must be mentally and physically capable of prosecuting a wide variety of criminal cases in General Sessions Court and juvenile cases in Family Court. Appropriately manages court time as scheduled, and provides legal advice to County personnel and the public. Reports to Section Leader, if assigned to a Section, or Deputy Solicitor. Works at the pleasure of the Solicitor.
Duties and Job Functions
Reviews files and evaluates assigned criminal and juvenile cases. Conducts conferences with victims, witnesses, law enforcement personnel, public defenders, private attorneys, other solicitors, magistrates, probation and parole personnel, judges and defendants; performs legal research and prepares memorandum; reviews and prepares motions, orders and correspondence; evaluates crime scene investigations, etc.
Prepares for court terms, including such duties as making victim, witness and law enforcement contacts; trial roster and plea list preparation and distribution; conducting prosecution team meetings and coordination of trials while cognizant of available court time; review and update of jail lists; identification and disposal of unassigned jail cases; review of cases and pre-trial negotiations.
Attends and participates in criminal court trials, motion hearings, guilty pleas, in-chamber judicial conferences, jail transport requests and case negotiations.
Performs miscellaneous administrative functions, including providing general legal advice and assistance, participating in law enforcement training, bond hearings on unassigned cases, etc.
Attends meetings, conferences and seminars as necessary.
Receives, reviews and evaluates various records and reports related to casework including incident reports, victim and witness statements, case file reports, warrants, discovery requests, affidavits, citations, NCIC reports, confessions, criminal histories, jail lists, trial rosters, dockets, juror lists, medical reports, autopsy reports, laboratory reports, fingerprint reports, SLED reports, court orders, hospital records, business records, bank records, photographs, etc.
Prepares files and indictments, petitions, alibi requests, legal memoranda, affidavits, motions, plea agreements, subpoenas, court orders, requests for dismissal, witness lists, trial rosters, plea lists, photographs, exhibits, etc.
Operates a variety of equipment such as a computer, printer, copier, audiovisual equipment, tape recorders, calculator, vehicle, telephone, etc.
Assistant Solicitor I
Interacts and communicates with Section Leader, Senior Assistant Solicitor, various groups and individuals, other staff members, County Council, law enforcement agencies, public defenders, private attorneys, defendants, witnesses, victims, court personnel, Judges, jurors, medical personnel, forensic experts, news media and the general public.
Additional Job Functions
Recommends acceptance or rejection of cases for Diversion Programs such as: Pre-trial intervention program, Drug Court, DUI Court.
Coordinates defendants’ competency evaluations at the State Hospital as necessary.
Extradites criminals from other states.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Training and Experience
Requires a Juris Doctor degree and must be a member of the S.C. Bar Association.
13th Circuit (Greenville and Pickens)
The 13th Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Solicitor in the Greenville and Pickens offices. As the largest Solicitor’s Office in the State, the 13th Circuit Solicitor’s Office provides a unique opportunity to serve your community while offering competitive salaries, excellent benefits, specific in-house CLE training courses, and opportunities for professional advancement.
Positions are available in our Greenville and Pickens offices for both new and experienced attorneys, and the salary is commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants should be licensed to practice law in South Carolina and have completed all Rule 403 Court Observation requirements. Interested applicants are encouraged to email a current resume and cover letter to Deputy Solicitor Andrew Culbreath at aculbreath@greenvillecounty.org. If you experience difficulties submitting your resume via email, please call (864) 467-8282.
14th Circuit (Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper)
Assistant Solicitor
The Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office seeks prosecutors to work within the state’s only five-circuit judicial circuit. Newly licensed attorneys and third-year law students are encouraged to apply. Applications for 2023 will be accepted starting on Dec. 1, 2022.
Applicants must be able to work as part of a team, be organized, exercise sound judgment, be able to prioritize workload and assignments, and possess excellent communication skills.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Applicants must have already graduated from an accredited law school or anticipate graduation in 2023. Applicants must already be admitted to the practice of law before the courts of record in South Carolina or anticipate bar admission in 2023. Sworn attorneys must be an active member of the bar and in good standing with the South Carolina Supreme Court.
Our office is the chief prosecuting agency for Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties. Our primary role is to prosecute all cases in General Sessions Court, certain misdemeanors in Magistrate’s Court and all criminal cases in Family Court. Each year, we prosecute approximately 5,000 new cases.
Salary will commensurate with experience.
Email your cover letter and resume to First Assistant Solicitor Mary Jordan Lempesis at mjlempesis@scsolicitor14.org.
No phone calls, please.
16th Circuit (York and Union Counties)
Open Position: Assistant Solicitor
Send resume and cover letter to: applications@scsolicitor16.com
The 16th Circuit Solicitor’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Solicitor in our York office. We have several new positions open and are looking for both experienced and new attorneys (this includes 3d year law students who are taking the Bar this spring or summer). Join an innovative Solicitor’s Office where the attorneys work extremely well together and our salaries are highly competitive. We have a great training program for new attorneys and our attorneys are very supportive of each other. We have been a paperless office since 2003 -- all of our casefiles are accessed online (and can be accessed remotely). If you have trouble sending your resume through at the email address above, contact Deputy Solicitor Betty Miller at 803-628-3020 or betty.miller@yorkcountygov.com.