Appellate Defender - Attorney II

Posting number: 2026-OAD-A2-4658-0468

Department: Commission on Indigent Defense

Division: Appellate Defense

Job classification: Attorney II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Attorney

Represent clients convicted of criminal offenses on direct appeal and in post-conviction relief appeals before the South Carolina Court of Appeals and the South Carolina Supreme Court.

Minimum Qualifications: A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Member in Good Standing of South Carolina Bar or pending Bar results.

Knowledge of substantive criminal law and criminal procedure in South Carolina. Knowledge of general case, statutory, and common law. Exceptional writing and research skills. Completed Rule 403 Requirements. Experience as a practicing trial or appellate attorney is desirable but not required.

A writing sample is required. Minimum office hours of 8:30 - 5:00 Monday through Friday must be maintained. The attorney is expected to independently manage his/her caseload to assure high-quality appellate representation is provided.

Some overnight travel may be required.