Public Defender Attorney I
richlandonline
| Company | richlandonline |
| Category | Legal & Compliance |
| Location | Public Defender Family Court Office |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 4 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
The purpose of the class is to represent indigent adults and juveniles charged with less serious criminal offenses in Richland County. Presents and argues cases in court as assigned; prepares and tries criminal cases; prepares and argues motions; negotiates plea bargains on behalf of criminally charged clients, represents indigent clients charged with crimes at preliminary hearings; participates in case investigation including crime scene investigation, interviews witnesses and victims, and examines evidence; researches legal issues, evaluates and prepares witnesses for trial; selects juries, etc.
Requires Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Must possess and maintain current membership in the S.C. Bar Association .