Appellate Defender - Attorney II

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 Qualifications Minimum and Additional Requirements

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). Benefits For State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Do you have a Juris Doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar?

• Yes
• No

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Have you completed all SCACR Rule 403 requirements?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience as a practicing trial attorney?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience as a practicing appellate attorney?

• Yes
• No

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CID - How did you find out about this position?

• USC Law School Job Posting
• SCACDL Job Posting
• SC Bar Job Posting
• SC Careers Job Posting
• Word of Mouth
• Other

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CID - If "Other," please specify.

• Required Question