Appellate Defender - Attorney II

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

South Carolina DDSN seeks an attorney to represent clients on direct appeal and post-conviction relief before the South Carolina Court of Appeals and the South Carolina Supreme Court. The role emphasizes rigorous appellate advocacy, thorough legal research, and precise writing.

Minimum qualifications include a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, active South Carolina Bar status (or pending results), strong knowledge of SC criminal law and procedure, as well as completed Rule 403

Qualifications

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

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

Exceptional writing

Research skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

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.
• 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.

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).