Criminal Defense Attorney – Charleston, SC

The Law Offices of Mark John Devine, LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Law Offices of Mark John Devine, LLC in Charleston, SC seeks a criminal defense attorney to represent clients through the criminal justice process. The attorney will advocate vigorously, prepare cases, and communicate clearly with clients and the legal team.

Responsibilities include managing cases from consultation to disposition, reviewing charges and evidence, drafting motions, representing clients at hearings and trials, negotiating with prosecutors, and coordinating with investigators

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Criminal defense or prosecution experience preferred.
• Strong research, writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload while collaborating with a legal team.
• Professional judgment, reliable follow-through, and a client-focused approach.
• Ability to travel to courts within the firm’s service area.

Responsibilities

• Manage criminal defense matters from consultation through disposition and post-disposition work, as assigned.
• Review charges, discovery, evidence, and procedural history to develop case strategies.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, and supporting memoranda.
• Represent clients at bond hearings, pretrial proceedings, plea hearings, trials, and sentencing.
• Negotiate with prosecutors and advise clients on available options and potential outcomes.
• Prepare clients and witnesses for hearings and trial.
• Coordinate with investigators, experts, and support staff.
• Maintain accurate case records and meet all court and filing deadlines.
• Identify potential immigration consequences and coordinate with immigration counsel when appropriate.
• Keep clients informed and comply with professional and ethical obligations.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Negotiation

Courtroom Advocacy

Independent Caseload Management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

The Law Offices of Mark John Devine, LLC in Charleston, SC seeks a criminal defense attorney to represent clients through the criminal justice process. The attorney will advocate vigorously, prepare cases, and communicate clearly with clients and the legal team.

Responsibilities include managing cases from consultation to disposition, reviewing charges and evidence, drafting motions, representing clients at hearings and trials, negotiating with prosecutors, and coordinating with investigators