Appellate & PCR Criminal Defense Attorney

Price Benowitz LLP; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Benowitz LLP in Columbia, SC, is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney focused on Post-Conviction Relief (PCR) matters and appellate work. The role emphasizes handling complex criminal matters beyond trial, working on-site five days a week with a substantive caseload.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of criminal defense experience, PCR familiarity, and strong research and writing skills. Active SC bar and client-centered advocacy are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of criminal defense experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Post-Conviction Relief (PCR) matters.
• Appellate experience strongly preferred, including brief writing and record review.
• Active and good standing license to practice law in South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Handle Post-Conviction Relief (PCR) matters, including case evaluation, investigation, drafting petitions, and court appearances.
• Manage criminal appeals, including legal research, brief writing, and oral argument preparation.
• Review trial records, transcripts, and evidentiary issues to identify constitutional and procedural errors.
• Draft motions, memoranda, appellate briefs, and related filings.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy, expectations, and outcomes.
• Appear in state courts throughout South Carolina as required.
• Collaborate with trial attorneys on post-trial strategy and appellate preservation issues.

Skills

Criminal defense

PCR experience

Appellate experience

Legal research

Client communication

Job description

Price Benowitz LLP in Columbia, SC, is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney focused on Post-Conviction Relief (PCR) matters and appellate work. The role emphasizes handling complex criminal matters beyond trial, working on-site five days a week with a substantive caseload.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of criminal defense experience, PCR familiarity, and strong research and writing skills. Active SC bar and client-centered advocacy are valued.