Deputy County Attorney

The purpose of this position is to perform difficult professional work in the rendering of legal services to the County departments, units and boards. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.  

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Coordinates and reviews work, and monitors status of work in progress.  Inspects completed work assignments, answers questions, and gives advice, direction, supervision to staff as requested by the County Attorney or when needed to complete a project.
• Provides legal counsel and representation to all County departments in civil litigation, administrative proceedings, etc.
• Attends and presents, as needed or requested by the County Attorney, at County Council meetings, Committee meetings, and Boards and Commissions’ meetings, and renders legal advice.
• Provides legal training to clients in County departments and Boards and Commissions
• Renders legal advice daily to all officers, departments, and agencies of the County.
• Prepare cases for trial, interview witnesses, and examine law and evidence.
• Represents the County in trial and appellate litigation and handles complex issues of law as necessary.
• Drafts and reviews ordinances, resolutions, proposed legislation, contracts, deeds, leases, releases, franchises, and other legal documents.
• Conducts legal research and prepares legal documents.
• Ensures that information related to cases is disseminated appropriately and stored appropriately.
• Advises paralegals and clerical/administrative personnel.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires Juris Doctorate degree.
• Over three years and up to and including five years of municipal law or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Ability to practice law in the state of South Carolina.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.