Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Columbia, SC

Government

Columbia, SC

Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Columbia, SC

Attorney

Max 2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Public Defender Attorney I

Job Responsibilities:
- Represent indigent adults and juveniles charged with less serious criminal offenses.
- Present and argue cases in court as assigned.
- Prepare and try criminal cases.
- Prepare and argue motions.
- Negotiate plea bargains on behalf of criminally charged clients.
- Represent indigent clients charged with crimes at preliminary hearings.
- Participate in case investigations, including crime scene investigations.
- Interview witnesses and victims.
- Examine evidence related to cases.
- Research legal issues pertinent to cases.
- Evaluate and prepare witnesses for trial.
- Select juries for court proceedings.

Education and Experience Information:
- Must possess and maintain current membership in the . Bar Association.

Salary Information:
- Not provided in the text.