Public Defender Attorney I
About The Position
Represents indigent adults and juveniles charged with less serious criminal offenses in Richland County. Presents and argues assigned cases in court; 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 investigations, including crime scene investigations, interviewing witnesses and victims, and examining evidence; researches legal issues; evaluates and prepares witnesses for trial; and selects juries.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- Possess and maintain current membership in the S.C. Bar Association.
Responsibilities
- Present and argue assigned cases in court.
- Prepare and try criminal cases.
- Prepare and argue motions.
- Negotiate plea bargains on behalf of criminally charged clients.
- Represent indigent clients charged with crimes at preliminary hearings.
- Participate in case investigations, including crime scene investigations, interviewing witnesses and victims, and examining evidence.
- Research legal issues.
- Evaluate and prepare witnesses for trial.
- Select juries.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
