Criminal Defense Attorney

Price Benowitz LLP is a mid-sized, fast-growing law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices and attorneys serving clients across Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, and Illinois. Our Criminal Defense Practice is a cornerstone of the firm and is known for its aggressive advocacy, high-volume litigation experience, and client-centered approach. Guided by our core values—Passion, Integrity, and Excellence—we provide attorneys with the resources, support, and autonomy needed to do exceptional work.

We are seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney to join our Columbia, South Carolina office, with a strong focus on Post-Conviction Relief (PCR) matters and appellate practice. This role is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a litigation-driven environment and has meaningful experience handling complex criminal matters beyond the trial stage

The preferred candidate will work on-site five days per week, collaborating closely with attorneys and staff while managing an active and substantive caseload

• es Handle Post-Conviction Relief (PCR) matters, including case evaluation, investigation, drafting petitions, and court appearanc
• es Manage criminal appeals, including legal research, brief writing, and oral argument preparati
• on Review trial records, transcripts, and evidentiary issues to identify constitutional and procedural erro
• rs Draft motions, memoranda, appellate briefs, and related filin
• gs Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy, expectations, and outcom
• es Appear in state courts throughout South Carolina as requir
• ed Collaborate with trial attorneys on post-trial strategy and appellate preservation issu

• ons Minimum of 3 years of criminal defense experie
• nce Demonstrated experience with Post-Conviction Relief (PCR) matters strongly requi
• red Appellate experience strongly preferred, including brief writing and record rev
• iew Active and good standing license to practice law in South Carol
• ina Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical ski
• lls Strong courtroom presence and client communication ski
• lls Ability to manage deadlines and a high-volume caseload independen

• ffer Dedicated support staff and established criminal defense infrastruc
• ture Meaningful, substantive work with real client im
• pact
  
  A collaborative, team-oriented culture with experienced criminal defense leader
• ship Competitive compensation commensurate with experi
• ence Opportunity for long-term growth within a well-established, expanding