14th Circuit Solicitor's Office​

Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties​

Careers

Careers

Assistant Solicitor

The Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office seeks prosecutors to work within the state’s only five-circuit judicial circuit. Newly licensed attorneys and third-year law students are encouraged to apply. Applications for 2024 will be accepted starting on Dec. 1, 2023. 

Applicants must be able to work as part of a team, be organized, exercise sound judgment, be able to prioritize workload and assignments, and possess excellent communication skills. 

Minimum Education and Experience: 

Applicants must have already graduated from an accredited law school or anticipate graduation in 2024. Applicants must already be admitted to the practice of law before the courts of record in South Carolina or anticipate bar admission in 2024. Sworn attorneys must be an active member of the bar and in good standing with the South Carolina Supreme Court.

Our office is the chief prosecuting agency for Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties. Our primary role is to prosecute all cases in General Sessions Court, certain misdemeanors in Magistrate’s Court and all criminal cases in Family Court. Each year, we prosecute approximately 5,000 new cases.

Salary will commensurate with experience.

Email your cover letter and resume to First Assistant Solicitor Mary Jordan Lempesis at [email protected]

No phone calls, please. 

Multidisciplinary Court Mental Health Counselor

The 14th Circuit of the Solicitor’s Office seeks a mental-health counselor to become part of an expanding Multi-Disciplinary Diversion Court program. This “alternative-sentencing” program rehabilitates qualifying offenders with treatment and support, as an alternative to prison. Once available only in Beaufort County, the MDC is expanding into the entire 14th Circuit, to include Allendale, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties. Our in-house counselor will provide services for participants and assist with case management.

The goal is to address the underlying problems that are causing an individual to commit crimes so they become productive members of society. We have impressive recidivism rates and graduation rates.

Job duties:

The Mental Health Therapist will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing and treating adults in the 14th Circuit Multi-Disciplinary Court program. Familiarity with the substance-use population and behavioral needs for dual-diagnosed patients is strongly preferred. The Mental Health Therapist must have experience conducting Bio-Psycho-Social Assessments and the ability to accurately diagnose disorders using DSM-5 criteria. He or she will also develop and execute individualized treatment plans that include measurable goals. Any interventions outlined in the treatment plan must be founded on best practices and evidence-based modalities. The counselor will also work with other therapists/staff as part of a clinical team. The counselor will be part of a multidisciplinary team and will regularly participate in weekly staffing meetings and in judicial status hearings. Must be able to maintain timely and accurate documentation and provide regular client updates to the MDC team. Make referrals to outside professionals and programs as appropriate. Travel between counties in the Circuit and some evenings and weekends is required. Other duties as assigned.

PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER WITH APPLICATION.

No phone calls please.

To apply, visit our job listing at Indeed.com.

Required license or certification: Valid SC Drivers’ License, clean criminal record
Required education: Master’s degree in human Services, counseling, Social Work, or related field.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,750/year
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Several paid holidays
  • Professional development assistance


Schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday; occasional weekend duty with comp time
Work Location: In person, usually in Okatie headquarters, but occasionally in satellite offices around 14th Circuit (Hampton, Walterboro, Beaufort)

Roving Administrative Assistant

The Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office is seeking a fulltime administrative assistant with at least two years administrative experience to work in its headquarters in Okatie, S.C., and in its satellite offices as necessary. We are looking for a reliable, professional person with excellent customer-service and telephone skills, who is proficient with a computer and able to multi-task. We offer a predictable work schedule and state benefits. Must have a valid South Carolina drivers’ license, reliable transportation and a clean criminal record.

PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER WITH APPLICATION.

No phone calls please.

To apply, visit our job listing at Indeed.com.

Required license or certification: Valid SC Drivers’ License, clean criminal record
Required education: High school or equivalent
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $30,000/year
Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Several paid holidays


Schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday
Work Location: In person, usually in Okatie headquarters, but occasionally in satellite offices around 14th Circuit (Hampton, Walterboro, Beaufort)

We are an equal-opportunity employer

The Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.

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