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15th Circuit Public Defender
Mercedes Y Watson, Executive Assistant
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Email: dobladom@horrycountysc.gov | http://horrycountysc.gov
Send application materials to: Ronald Hazzard, Circuit Public Defender
Recruiting for office(s) in: Georgetown, SC and Conway, SC
Type of organization: Government
Job Title: Assistant Public Defender
a) Accepting, researching, and preparing each case efficiently and expeditiously;
b) Advising and counseling each client regarding plea offers, client’s rights and options, strategies, sentencing, appellate rights, etc.;
c) Establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with each client, witness, and court personnel;
d) Maintaining open lines of communications with clients, witnesses involved in the case and court personnel;
e) Utilizing the investigator, interns and other support staff appropriately;
f) Seeking assistance from experts appropriate to the case;
g) Demonstrating maturity and a professional demeanor at all times;
h) Exercising sound judgement to achieve desired results;
i) Handling emergency assignments when needed;
j) Attending and participating in training seminars, conferences and staffing sessions;
k) Abide by all Public Defender and County policies and procedures outlined in manual including but not limited to attendance, punctuality and
professional dress code.
l) Performing other related work as required.
M) Representing clients in court at motions hearings and jury trials.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 11 November 2025
- Anticipated start date:
- Response method(s): Email
- Materials requested: Résumé