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Appellate Defender Attorney III
SC Office of Appellate Defense Job Responsibilities
Represent clients convicted of criminal offenses on direct appeal and in post-conviction relief appeals before the South Carolina Court of Appeals and... the South Carolina Supreme Court.
Minimum Qualifications: A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Member in Good Standing of South Carolina Bar or pending Bar results.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of substantive criminal law and criminal procedure in South Carolina. Knowledge of general case, statutory, and common law. Exceptional writing and research skills. Experience as a practicing trial or appellate attorney is desirable but not required.
Additional Comments
A writing sample is required. Minimum office hours of 8:30 - 5:00 Monday through Friday must be maintained. The attorney is expected to independently manage his/her caseload to assure high-quality appellate representation is provided.
Sc Office of Appellant Defense Job Responsibilities
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: OFFICE OF APPELLATE DEFENSE Under the supervision of the Administrative Coordinator, perform legal secretarial and admin... istrative duties including, but not limited to:
Compose and prepare correspondence, documents, and other materials as assigned by respective attorneys. Maintain current knowledge of regulations and formats required for legal documents. Proofread documents to verify the accuracy and completeness of citations and references for legal correspondence and documents. Maintain calendars for respective attorneys of scheduled appointments, conferences and hearings. Maintain calendars for deadlines to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals for filings of pleadings. Must be completely familiar with time requirements set on each case by the Courts and take full responsibility for informing designated attorneys of these deadlines. Must give adequate notice to the attorney in order to ensure completion of filings before the applicable deadlines. Operate a variety of standard office equipment, including computer word processing software and case management database. Maintain daily tickler systems and complete set-up and maintenance of filing systems for assigned cases. Communicate with the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Minimum and Additional Requirements
High school diploma A valid drivers license
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s Degree or Technical College Degree in Secretarial Science, Legal Administrative Assistant, or similar field Knowledge and understanding of legal terminology and legal documents Work experience in a law office or other legal environment Command of the English language with strong comprehension and writing skills Proficient keyboarding skills Proficiency in basic computer applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Additional Comments
Fourteenth Circuit Public Defender Office The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive legal representation to assigned clients through case evaluation, strategic preparation, and courtroom advocacy. Responsib... ilities include managing caseloads, conducting in-depth case assessments, developing defense strategies, preparing for hearings and trials, and maintaining clear communication with clients and stakeholders. The role involves coordinating with court administration, analyzing evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing clients and exhibits for trial to ensure a fair and thorough defense.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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.
Conduct case evaluations, assess client eligibility, review evidence, and ensure jurisdictional accuracy. Manage caseload, attend court appearances, maintain records, coordinate activities, and prepare cases for hearings and trials. Represent clients in County, Magistrate, and Municipal Courts, preparing and presenting cases for defense. Investigate cases by interviewing clients and witnesses, reviewing records, inspecting evidence, and preparing exhibits and expert witnesses. Represent clients in court at various hearings, including arraignments, pre-trial, and specialty court sessions; prepare motions and arguments. Conduct various hearings, including those related to juvenile detention, probation revocation, mental health, and bond hearings. Notify defendants and bondsmen of court appearances, and address client and public inquiries and complaints professionally.
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. Job Locations: Beaufort and Jasper
