Career Prosecutor I

This position is responsible for prosecuting felony cases in General Sessions Court.

Responsibilities

• Case Preparation – Upon assignment, the incumbent will prepare the case for trial or negotiate the plea. This will include taking depositions, interviewing the client, negotiating with other attorneys involved, and coordinating the efforts of investigators and paralegals to ensure the details of the case are completely vetted and the documentation thorough and accurate. The incumbent will maintain communications with law enforcement agencies, victims, and legal team on both sides throughout the investigation and trial. In addition, as senior members of the team, the incumbent will assist the Assistant Solicitor's with their case preparation, and will offer coaching as opportunities arise for their development.
• Case Trial – The incumbent handles a full caseload of warrants for prosecution. This position tries cases in the General Session Court, and the preferred outcome is a guilty verdict, or a plea that can be successfully negotiated. The ability to present and persuade is critical to the successful verdict. The incumbent may also assist other attorneys in the prosecution of their cases.
• Managerial duties – The incumbent may be responsible for assigning cases to assistant solicitors, and for answering legal questions as they arise. This position operates with autonomy but collaborates closely with the Sr. Deputy Solicitor to ensure departmental goals are met and cases tried successfully. The major challenge of this position is case load and being able to move effectively and efficiently through use of technology to allow for faster case dispositions. At any given time, the incumbent may have up to 300 warrants, representing over 100 defendants. In addition, the incumbent must have sound judgment on evaluating the merits of a case, and whether or not it can successfully be tried in a courtroom based upon available evidence.

Physical Requirements of the Job

This job has specific physical requirements such as lifting, driving, ability to travel, etc.

Note

The list below is not comprehensive; this job is also responsible for other duties as assigned.

Required Educational Background and Job-Related Experience

JD and passing SC bar exam

minimum 10 years practicing with trial experience

14 hours CLE per year

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