Public Defender Attorney I
About The Position
The purpose of the class is to represent indigent adults and juveniles charged with less serious criminal offenses in Richland County. 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.
Requirements
- Requires Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- Must possess and maintain current membership in the S.C. Bar Association.
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
