Appellate Defender - Attorney III

State of South Carolina
US - South Carolina - Columbia
May 1, 2025

Salary: $70,000.00 - $82,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-OAD-A3-0468-0605
Agency: Commission on Indigent Defense
Division: Appellate Defense
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Apply online
Class Code:: AE30
Position Number:: 6***0605
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $70,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $82,000.00
Opening Date: 09/02/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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).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?

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

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Have you completed all SCACR Rule 403 requirements?

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Do you have experience as a practicing trial attorney?

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Do you have experience as a practicing appellate attorney?

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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
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CID - If "Other," please specify.
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