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- 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).
- $70,000 - $82,000/year
