JOB
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Assistant General Counsel.
This position is responsible for prosecuting assigned criminal cases in the Lexington County Magistrate Court system while assisting the General Counsel with legal matters affecting Department operations.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position offers the opportunity to:
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Focus on practicing law without billable hour requirements.
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Handle criminal prosecution and legal matters affecting Department operations.
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Earn a competitive salary and comprehensive County benefits.
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Serve the citizens of Lexington County in a meaningful public service role.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES • Manages an assigned case load and resolves each case as appropriate through trial, plea, diversion program, remand, or dismissal.
- Reviews case files, including police reports, witness statements, physical evidence, and forensic reports; interviews victims, witnesses, and law enforcement personnel; evaluates legal and factual issues; and coordinates additional investigation or forensic testing as needed.
- Evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of assigned cases and determines the appropriate disposition consistent with applicable law and the interests of justice.
- Prepares and prosecutes criminal cases by developing trial strategy; preparing witnesses, exhibits, charging documents, pleadings, motions, briefs, subpoenas, memoranda, discovery, court orders, and other legal documents; conducting legal research; and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, court rules, and victims' rights requirements.
- Represents the State in criminal proceedings, including jury and non-jury trials, preliminary hearings, plea hearings, appeals to the Circuit Court, and other assigned court proceedings.
- Presents evidence through direct and cross-examination of witnesses; delivers opening statements and closing arguments; negotiates plea agreements; and advocates on behalf of the State, victims, and law enforcement.
- Provides assistance and legal guidance to law enforcement personnel, Magistrates, and prosecutors regarding criminal investigations, charging decisions, legal procedures, and related matters.
- Assists with the disposition and management of evidence in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Supplemental Functions:
- Assists the General Counsel with legal research, legal memoranda, policy review, contract review, employment and personnel matters, administrative proceedings, risk management, and other legal assignments affecting Department operations.
- Assists the General Counsel in providing legal advice and guidance to Department command staff regarding legal compliance, policy interpretation, and other operational legal matters.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION • Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/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.
