CITY PROSECUTOR

This position prepares and handles criminal prosecutions.

• Manages the criminal docket in Municipal court;
• Prepares cases and represents or assists with representation of the City in legal matters;
• Reviews and responds to subpoenas;
• Reviews and prepares legal documents, real estate documents, etc.;
• Performs research;
• Prepares legal opinions and offers legal advice;
• Recommends action on complaints and claims by or against the City;
• Manages civil and administrative caseloads;
• Attends meetings, training, conferences, seminars, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Juris doctorate degree;
• No experience required;
• Valid South Carolina Class "D" Driver's License;
• Licensed to practice law in South Carolina and a member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.

• Knowledge of basic algebra involving variables and formulas, and/or computing discounts and interest rates
• Knowledge of personal computer equipment with skill in the use of Microsoft Office 2000 preferred, utilizing Outlook, word processing and database software programs
• Ability to develop new approaches or methodologies to solve problems not previously encountered by analyzing, synthesizing or evaluating data or information using unconventional or untried methods
• Ability to negotiate, exchanging ideas, information and opinions with others to formulate policy and programs or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions or solutions
• Ability to handle or use machines, requiring moderate instruction and experience such as computers, and software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets or custom applications
• Ability to perform work involving the application of broad principles of professional management and leadership to solve new problems for which conventional solutions do not exist
• Ability to read professional literature and technical manuals; speaking to groups of employees, other public and private groups; writing manuals and complex reports
• Ability to perform advanced professional-level work methods and practices in the analysis, coordination or interpretation of work of a professional, engineering, fiscal, legal, managerial or scientific nature and the ability for formulate important recommendations or make technical decisions that have an organization-wide impact. Requires sustained, intense concentration for accurate results and continuous exposure to sustained and unusual pressure;
• Ability to make decisions, affecting entire organization and surrounding population; works in an unstable environment with frequent and significant changes in conditions; responsible for long-range goals, planning and methodologies.

This position is not eligible for benefits.