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Employer Information
Fourteenth Circuit Public Defender’s Office
Courtney Gibbes, Deputy Circuit Public Defender
P.O. Box 525
Beaufort, South Carolina 29901
Email: cgibbes@bcgov.net | https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/public-defender/index.html
Recruiting for office(s) in: Beaufort, SC and Walterboro, SC
Type of organization: Public Interest
Job Title: Assistant Public Defender
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER: The Assistant Public Defender will handle all General Session charges, will provide legal services to indigent defendants who are facing the possibility of jail, will provide legal assistance to assigned clients, answering questions and providing information in person and via calls.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 31 May 2024
- Anticipated start date: Available now
- Response method(s): Email
- Materials requested: Résumé
Hiring criteria
Minimum Requirements:
• A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
• Member of the South Carolina Bar
• Ability to work in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
• Must have a good attitude, common sense and an eagerness to handle a variety of cases
• Must be able to work well with a team including legal assistants, investigators, and other co-workers
• Must be organized and be able to work independently in meeting deadlines
• Must have criminal court experience or a strong desire to practice criminal defense
• Must be able to utilize and learn case management software
• Requires excellent written and oral advocacy skills
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
SALARY: TBD based on experience
All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please send resumes to Courtney Gibbes at cgibbes@bcgov.net