Part-time Prosecutor, Bluffton Municipal Court, Town of Bluffton
Represent the Town of Bluffton in the prosecution offenses heard in the Bluffton Municipal Court including misdemeanors and traffic cases for which a sentence of incarceration may be imposed. Bluffton Municipal Court convenes on Tuesdays.
Perform as trial counsel in those proceedings, including witness preparation, officer preparation, review of video or other evidence, conducting of legal research, conducting of discovery, and preparation of all motions and pleadings.
Act as negotiator between Defendant’s attorney or with Pro Se Defendants to reach a plea agreement where appropriate.
Qualified individuals will be those who have graduated from an accredited law school and attained a Juris Doctorate degree, are a member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar; prior experience in handling criminal cases and criminal jury trials, particularly in municipal or magistrate courts, is preferred.
Please note this is an independent contractor position.
The Town of Bluffton has opened a solicitation for a prosecutor in the Bluffton Municipal Court. This is a part-time, independent contractor position, the details of which may be found via the Town website. If you are interested in learning more about it, please register as a vendor (for free!) via the Town’s procurement page: https://www.townofbluffton.sc.gov/248/Purchasing-Center