- 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.
Completed Rule 403 Requirements.
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).
- $66,400 - $119,500/year