City Solicitor, City of North Augusta
Under limited supervision, reviews, prosecutes, and/or resolves criminal cases by plea on behalf of the City in Municipal Court. Provides legal guidance for cases assigned to Municipal Court: screens and analyzes cases and evidence to determine whether to charge a crime, plea bargain, proceed to trial, recommend for diversion, dismiss, or otherwise dispose of a case; ensures courtroom coverage; monitors case flow; addresses errors, ethical issues, or media inquiries related to cases; and determines whether to appeal adverse court rulings.
Conducts initial case evaluations: reviews case file and analyzes the facts and evidence of the case; reviews criminal histories; determines appropriateness of diversion, dismissal, or charges; reviews accuracy of jurisdiction, venue, and scope of arrest powers; ensures sufficient probable cause; prepares or reviews charges and discovery; and prepares for arraignment.
Investigates, analyzes, and prepares cases for hearings and trials: identifies and interviews investigators, victims, witnesses, and alleged perpetrators; requests and inspects records and evidence; prepares graphics and exhibits; makes investigative requests and follows up on leads; obtains and reviews scientific results and analysis; observes crime scenes; subpoenas witnesses and prepares them for trial; determines need for, procures, and interviews expert witnesses; anticipates legal issues; develops case strategies; and presents cases in court.
Juris Doctor Degree required; supplemented by five (5) years of experience prosecuting criminal cases; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess and maintain membership in the South Carolina Bar Association. Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to apply principles of negotiation. Performs such in formal situations within the context of legal guidelines. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize consulting and advisory data and information, as well as reference, descriptive, and/or design data and information as applicable.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving broader aspects of organizational programs and operations, moderately unstable situations, or the direction, control, and planning of an entire program or set of programs. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving broader aspects of organizational programs and operations, moderately unstable situations, or the direction, control, and planning of an entire program or set of programs.