Appellate Defender - Attorney II

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible work Sched.

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks an attorney to handle appellate matters, representing clients on direct appeal and in post-conviction relief before the SC Court of Appeals and the SC Supreme Court.

Minimum qualifications include a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and SC Bar admission or pending results; travel may be required and benefits include health insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Member in Good Standing of South Carolina Bar or pending Bar results.

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.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Case analysis

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission in SC or pending

Job description

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.
• Completed Rule 403 Requirements.
• 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.

Some overnight travel may be required.

May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Benefits For State Employees

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Term life insurance
• Long term disability
• Flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options

Workplace Benefits

• Tuition assistance
• Holiday, annual and sick leave
• Discounts on purchases, travel and more

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Do you have a Juris Doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you completed all SCACR Rule 403 requirements?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience as a practicing trial attorney?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience as a practicing appellate attorney?

• Yes
• No

06

CID - How did you find out about this position?

• USC Law School Job Posting
• SCACDL Job Posting
• SC Bar Job Posting
• SC Careers Job Posting
• Word of Mouth
• Other

07

CID - If "Other," please specify.

• Required Question