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Fourth Circuit Public Defender’s Office
Ashley McIntyre, Chief Deputy Public Defender
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Email: circuit4pdmcintyre@att.net
Recruiting for office(s) in: Darlington, Chesterfield and Dillon in South Carolina
Type of organization: Government
Job Title: Assistant Public Defender
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.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 10 June 2025
- Anticipated start date: ASAP
- Response method(s): Email
- Materials requested: Résumé
Hiring criteria
Candidate must:
* Be a member of the SC Bar, in good standing OR law school graduate
* 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