Attorney III-Insurance Fraud Prosecutor

Mission Statement
The mission of the State of South Carolina Department of Insurance is to protect the insurance consumers, the public interest, and the insurance marketplace by ensuring the solvency of insurers; by enforcing and implementing the insurance laws of the State; and by regulating the insurance industry in an efficient, courteous, responsive, fair, and equitable manner. For more information about working at the SC Department of Insurance, please visit Department of Insurance, SC - Official Website | Official Website
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This position is located in the Insurance Fraud Division.
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Job Purpose
The Insurance Fraud Division is a unit within the South Carolina Department of Insurance that investigates and prosecutes insurance fraud cases referred to the Department and coordinates the Department's fraud enforcement policy. Under general supervision of the Insurance Fraud Division Director, this prosecutor position is responsible for prosecution of insurance fraud cases brought on behalf of the State of South Carolina.  
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The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.

• Responsible for prosecution of a range of insurance fraud cases assigned or referred to the Insurance Fraud Division which may include complex, high-profile litigation and other matters that may involve substantial public safety concerns.
• Complies with all rules regulating professional responsibility, including specific rules addressing the prosecutorial function.
• Conducts legal research and prepares memoranda, discovery requests, motions and other responses, indictments and arrest warrants.
• Presents witnesses, photographs, objects, and other evidence of insurance fraud committed by the accused in court.
• Interviews witnesses, victims, and investigators.
• In consultation with the Insurance Fraud Division Director, determines the charges to be brought against the alleged perpetrator and the punishment to be sought.
• Prepares statement forms, motions, notices, proposed jury instructions, and other court documents.
• Makes, evaluates, negotiates and receives plea offers.
• Oversees or assists investigators, detectives, and other law enforcement while gathering evidence.
• Produces information and other documents to defendants or their lawyers as requested and required by the laws of the State of South Carolina.
• Explain the reason and process for certain decisions to victims or their families.
• May perform other related duties as required.

A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school, be a member of the South Carolina Bar in good standing, and completion of all Rule 403 requirements. 

Experience in insurance law and/or criminal court experience working in a Solicitor's office, Public Defender's office, or similar agency is preferred.

The successful candidate:

• Must be able to effectively interpret statutes and rules, applying criminal law to facts and determining the significance of testimony or other items of evidence. The analysis also consists of assessing the credibility of witnesses based on factors such as bias or inconsistency in statements.
• Must have the ability to fairly and impartially decide whether and how to prosecute accused persons and avoid ethical lapses such as withholding evidence that may negate guilt, relying on false evidence and mistreating the law or facts. 
• Must be able to effectively organize and apply the theories, practices and principles of effective management in order to oversee, handle, and prepare multiple cases for trial or plea and manage the caseload of the Insurance Fraud Division.
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing on behalf of the State of South Carolina to effectively advocate on behalf of the State of South Carolina.
• Must satisfactorily complete a DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, ATTORNEY GRIEVANCE CHECK, AND SLED BACKGROUND CHECK. 
• Must be willing to travel in and outside the State of South Carolina as required and be available on-call or after hours. 

Educational Credentials:

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to submit a sealed, certified copy of the transcript(s) prior to beginning employment.  Failure to produce an official, certified transcript will result in any conditional offer of employment being rescinded. 
  
Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of the South Carolina Department of Insurance to provide equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including, but not limited to, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), disability or age. 

Veteran Preference Statement:

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Department of Insurance offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan (pension plan option) and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Free counseling sessions for employees and household members
  • Free legal counseling
  • Free financial counseling
• Flexible Work Schedules
  • Compressed work weeks
  • Part-time telecommuting
  • Flex-time
  • Contingent upon completing required probationary period
• Free Gym Access
• Growth Opportunities
  • Certifications/designation program allowing for salary increases and bonuses
• Infants at Work Program
  • Employees eligible to bring their newborn/infant to the workplace
• Free Parking