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South Carolina Office of the Attorney General · 3 hours ago

Assistant Attorney General (Attorney III) - Post Conviction Relief

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The South Carolina Office of the Attorney General is seeking an Assistant Attorney General (Attorney III) for the Post Conviction Relief Section. This role involves performing professional legal work, representing the State in court hearings, and managing post-conviction relief cases, including appeals to higher courts.

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Responsibilities

Review applications, calendar returns, and prepare proper pleadings and responses to applications, motions, or other pleadings

Represent the State at court hearings as scheduled in assigned circuits and elsewhere, as required

Prepare all proposed orders requested by the presiding judge

Represent the State on all appeals of post-conviction relief cases handled in the circuit court when appealed to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals

File and serve appeals on behalf of the State in cases in which relief is granted when approved by the Deputy Attorney General or Chief Deputy Attorney General in the interest of the State of South Carolina

Prepares any necessary petitions, returns, or briefs for filing with the appropriate appellate court

Represents the State at oral argument when scheduled

Prepare a roster of cases to be heard and issue it to the appropriate parties or individuals

Ensure that witness letters and subpoenas are prepared and forwarded for mailing and/or service

Arrange for the transportation of post-conviction relief applicants to the hearings

Identify witnesses needed to defend the PCR action

Mail rosters at least four weeks prior to the term

Collects and reviews incoming mail, provides appropriate processing instructions, and ensures all due dates are noted on the attorney and legal assistant calendar

The attorney must place his or her initials on all mail and incoming letters, pleadings, e-mails (that are filed), or other documents to verify that the attorney has reviewed the matter

Performs related duties as required or assigned by the division director or section supervisor, such as handling cases outside the primary subject assignment

Promptly advises victim advocates of the development and/or status of any assigned cases

Is responsible for ensuring LawBase and Worldox are properly and promptly updated to reflect action and documents generated/received in all cases for which the attorney is responsible

Must maintain an accurate calendar of all due dates

Respond to telephone calls by the end of each day

Timely response to written requests for advice or assistance from Solicitors, attorneys, and law enforcement entities regarding post-conviction relief matters or issues

Is responsible for maintaining 'shake-proof' files and promptly closing all files