Assistant Attorney General (Attorney I), Criminal Appeals

South Carolina Office of the Attorney General; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Public service loan forgiveness

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, vision insurance

Descripción de la vacante

South Carolina Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Appeals section. The role involves representing the State in criminal appeals through the appellate process, drafting briefs, and arguing before the State Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and other courts as needed.

The attorney will advise solicitors and law enforcement, manage calendars and deadlines, update LawBase, and handle related post-conviction matters while ensuring timely

Formación

• Juris Doctorate Degree required.
• Must be a member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.
• Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements prior to start date.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Excellent written skills required; ability to operate dictation equipment.
• Experience using Westlaw preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Represent the State in criminal appeals through the appellate process, including reading transcripts and drafting briefs.
• Argue before the South Carolina Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and other courts as needed.
• Advise Solicitors and law enforcement on criminal matters and respond to inquiries.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, and ensure all pleadings are properly filed.
• Update LawBase promptly and maintain case files and related documents.
• Support post-conviction relief appeals when required.
• Notify victim advocates of case developments in a timely manner.

Conocimientos

Written communication

Westlaw

Educación

Juris Doctorate Degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Responsibilities

About Criminal Appeals

Under general supervision, performs professional legal work for the State, its subdivisions, and officials. Assigned to the Criminal Appeals Section as Assistant Attorney General.

• Under limited supervision, represents the State of South Carolina in criminal appeals resulting from criminal prosecution throughout the state and performs professional legal work relating to criminal appeals through the entirety of the appellate process, which includes reading transcripts, conducting necessary research, and preparing briefs and related pleadings in our state’s appellate courts and the United States Supreme Court as necessary.
• Under limited supervision, represents the State during oral arguments before the South Carolina Supreme Court, South Carolina Court of Appeals, and other courts as necessary in connection with the legal work related to criminal appeals.
• Provides responses to requests for advice or assistance from solicitors and law enforcement entities regarding criminal matters or issues, and timely responds to telephone calls and other contacts.
• Performs related duties required or assigned by the division director or section supervisor, such as handling post-conviction relief appeals when necessary and other cases outside primary subject assignment.
• Promptly advises victim advocates of any development and/or status of assigned cases in accordance with the State’s constitutional responsibilities to victims of crime.
• Must maintain an accurate calendar of all due dates.
• Collects and reviews incoming mail, provides appropriate processing instructions, and ensures all due dates are noted on the calendar. The attorney must place his or her initials on all mail and incoming letters, pleadings, emails (that are filed), or other documents to verify that the attorney has reviewed the matter.
• Is responsible for ensuring LawBase is properly and promptly updated to reflect the action in all cases for which the attorney is responsible.
• Is responsible for maintaining and promptly closing all case files, which includes ensuring all documents are clipped down in all files unless too large to secure with fasteners (i.e., lengthy transcripts or bound briefs).

This Position Also Includes An Excellent Benefits Package

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
• Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
• Thirteen paid holidays per year.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Juris Doctorate Degree

Necessary Requirements

Must be a member and in good standing with the South Carolina Bar. Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements prior to your start date.

Additional Requirements

• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may be required to travel and transport files.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be flexible to travel, must be organized, and be able to work independently in meeting deadlines;
• Excellent written skills required; operates dictation equipment.
• Will operate Westlaw.
• Must be able to transport files to court.

Additional Comments

DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, SLED BACKGROUND CHECK, AND GRIEVANCE CHECK ARE REQUIRED.

THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

EEOP Utilization Report available upon request.

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