OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER
FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Assistant Public Defender (Full-time)
Location: Darlington County Office
Application Deadline: May 31, 2020 5:00PM
The 4th Circuit Public Defender’s Office is accepting applications for a
full-time Assistant Public Defender. The 4th Circuit Public Defender’s
Office was created by the Indigent Defense Act of 2007, to provide
representation of indigent defendants charged with crimes in
Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, and Marlboro counties of South
Carolina.
Job Description and Qualifications: The Assistant Public Defender (APD) will provide every aspect of legal representation to persons charged with a state crime and who, because of indigence, cannot obtain counsel to represent them. Duties of the APD include trials and court hearings, client and witness interviews, investigation, analysis of strength of cases, develops mitigation and defenses, case negotiation, community outreach and related job duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Candidate must:
* Be a member of the SC Bar, in good standing
* Completed all SC Rule 403 requirements
* Possess proficient computer skills
* Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
* Be able to conduct legal research and possess ability to analyze cases and legal opinions
* Have a strong work ethic and be committed to the service of public defense
* Be a US Citizen or eligible to work in the United States
Salary and Benefits: $50,000
Application Information: Qualified persons may apply by forwarding a letter of interest/cover letter and resume, by email (in PDF format) or standard mail to:
Nathan R. Scales
4th Circuit Public Defender Office
122 N. MacArthur Avenue
Dillon, South Carolina 29536
Email: circuit4pdscales@att.net
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 5:00 PM EST,
MAY 31, 2020.
The 4th Circuit Public Defender’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Announcement date: January, 2020
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