Assistant Attorney General (Attorney IV), Criminal Appeals
South Carolina Office of the Attorney General · Columbia, SC · 2 wk ago
LegalFull-time
Job Responsibilities
Assigned to the Criminal Appeals Section as Assistant Attorney General, this position involves:
- Representing the State of South Carolina in criminal appeals resulting from criminal prosecution throughout the state.
- Performing professional legal work relating to criminal appeals through the entirety of the appellate process, including:
- Reading transcripts,
- Conducting necessary research,
- Preparing briefs and related pleadings in state appellate courts and the United States Supreme Court as necessary.
- Representing the State during oral arguments before the South Carolina Supreme Court, South Carolina Court of Appeals, and other courts as necessary.
- Responding to requests for advice or assistance from solicitors and law enforcement entities regarding criminal matters or issues.
- Timely responding to telephone calls and other contacts.
- Providing responses to victim advocates regarding the status of assigned cases.
- Maintaining an accurate calendar of all due dates.
- Processing incoming mail, providing appropriate instructions, and ensuring all due dates are noted on the calendar.
- Updating LawBase to reflect actions in all cases for which the attorney is responsible.
- Maintaining and promptly closing all case files, ensuring all documents are clipped down in all files unless too large to secure with fasteners.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate Degree and a minimum of ten years of experience as a practicing attorney.
- Must be a member and in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.
- Must satisfy Rule 403 requirements.
- Position may require overnight travel and transportation of files.
Qualifications
- Must be flexible to travel, organized, and able to work independently in meeting deadlines.
- Excellent written skills required; operates dictation equipment and must be able to use Westlaw.
- Must be able to transport files to court.
Benefits
The position offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
- Paid parental leave.
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
- Fifteen days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
- Fifteen days of sick leave per year.
- Thirteen paid holidays per year.
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.