This is presumed to be a part-time, independent contractor position based on a caseload of approximately 223 cases per year (based on cases previously appointed in FY 2024). The scope of services to be provided by the attorney shall include but not be limited to: 1. Represent indigent persons in their defense of criminal and traffic offenses heard in the Beaufort Municipal Court for which a sentence of incarceration may be imposed. Beaufort Municipal Court convenes on Monday afternoons at 3:00 pm and Thursday afternoons at 3:00 pm. Trial terms are scheduled quarterly. 2. Perform as trial counsel in those proceedings, including witness preparation, visit client in jail as necessary, review of video or other evidence, conducting of legal research, conducting of discovery, and preparation of all motions and pleadings. 3. Act as negotiator with prosecuting attorney to reach a plea agreement where appropriate. 4. Attorney shall not have any conflicts of interest with any criminal case where the City of Beaufort is the prosecutorial or arresting agency. 5. Attend all scheduled court sessions until court is adjourned or the attorney is excused by the Judge...
