Appellate Defender: Attorney II (Criminal Appeals & PSLF)

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

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.