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Richland County

Public Defender Attorney I

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  • Full Time
  • Judicial Center
February 4, 2025 Attorney Criminal Law

Job Description

Presents and argues cases in court as assigned; prepares and tries criminal cases; prepares and argues motions; negotiates plea bargains on behalf of criminally charged clients, represents indigent clients charged with crimes at preliminary hearings; participates in case investigation including crime scene investigation, interviews witnesses and victims, and examines evidence; researches legal issues, evaluates and prepares witnesses for trial; selects juries, etc.

Requires Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Must possess and maintain current membership in the S.C. Bar Association.



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