NEOGOV · 23 hours ago
Assistant Public Defender - Attornery
The 16th Circuit Public Defender's Office, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelYork County Government is seeking a full-time Assistant Public Defender to join the 16th Circuit Public Defender Office. The role involves preparing and defending cases in various County Courts and performing related professional and administrative tasks as required.
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Responsibilities
Maintains and manages individual caseloads in a timely and effective manner
Defends cases in all applicable County, Magistrate, and/or Municipal Courts
Prepares cases for defense, performing such duties as reviewing incident reports and evidence, evaluating cases and determining best case strategies; conducting preliminary hearings; interviewing witnesses, maintaining confidential communication with clients, researching legal issues affecting cases; applying the law to facts of a criminal case; advocating for an appropriate sentence; writing legal briefs, motions, and orders; preparing expert witnesses for testimony; trials, and any other duties necessary to provide a full and complete defense of a client
Presents and argues prepared cases in court as assigned, which requires the ability to drive to County courthouses
Conducts various other hearings, including those for juvenile detention, disposition and probation revocation; mental health, restitution, bond estreatment, hearings, and any other hearings necessary for a full and complete defense of a client
Notifies defendants and bondsmen of court appearances
Receives and responds to difficult and sensitive client or public inquiries, concerns and complaints
Performs general administrative/clerical work as required, including but not limited to copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, assembling materials, answering the telephone, responding to correspondence, and reviewing mail and literature
Operates a computer and various types of word processing, database, imaging and messaging software; operates basic office equipment
Keeps abreast of all new criminal legislation and case law which affects York County cases
Attends professional conferences, training, seminars, workshops, etc., as necessary to maintain job knowledge and skills
Frequently works schedules exceeding 40 hours per week and/or five days per week
Performs related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate Degree
Valid state driver's license
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of South Carolina and be a current member of the SC Bar Association
Benefits
Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Parental Leave
Bereavement Leave
Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
Longevity Pay
SC State Retirement Plan Pension
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Expanded Sick Bank
Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
Wellness Screenings
Employee Assistance Programs
Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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