Description:
Job 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.
Minimum and Additional Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Member in Good Standing of South Carolina Bar or pending Bar results.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of substantive criminal law and criminal procedure in South Carolina.
- Knowledge of general case, statutory, and common law.
- Exceptional writing and research skills.
- Experience as a practicing trial or appellate attorney is desirable but not required.
Additional Comments:
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).
