Staff Attorney

Full-time

No

The organization is seeking a dedicated and passionate Staff Attorney to join our team in the Conway, Greenville, Greenwood, and Orangeburg offices. If you are a member of the SC Bar with strong communication skills and a commitment to public interest and poverty law, we encourage you to apply for this full-time position. As a Staff Attorney, you will provide civil legal representation, advocacy, and outreach to low-income individuals, primarily in the areas of housing, consumer, education, federal income tax, elder, employment, family law, housing, probate, and public benefits. However, you may also have the opportunity to work in other priority areas of law depending on client needs. This is an immediate job opening and will remain open until filled.

Job Title: Staff Attorney
Organization: Legal Aid Society of South Carolina
Location: Conway, Greenville, Greenwood, & Orangeburg
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
The Legal Aid Society of South Carolina is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide civil legal representation, advocacy, and outreach to low-income individuals. The attorney will primarily handle civil litigation cases in the areas of housing, consumer, education, federal income tax, elder, employment, family law, housing, probate, and public benefits. However, the attorney may also work in other priority areas of law based on client needs. A more detailed job description is available upon request.

Minimum Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Member of the South Carolina Bar
- Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedures, Rules of Evidence, Rules of the Family Court, and Rules of Appellate Procedure
- Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills
- Bilingual skills are a plus, but not required
- Excellent computer skills, including Windows and Microsoft Office 365
- Desire to work with diverse people and communities
- Commitment to public interest and poverty law
- Valid driver's license and good driving record

Responsibilities:
- Provide civil legal representation to low-income individuals
- Advocate for clients in various legal proceedings
- Conduct outreach to educate and inform the community about legal resources and services
- Handle civil litigation cases in various areas of law
- Collaborate with other staff attorneys and legal assistants to provide comprehensive legal services to clients

Salary Information:
The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:
If you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in this position, please submit a resume, two writing samples, and three references with a cover letter to . Please specify the office location you are applying for in the subject line. You may also submit your application materials by mail to PO Box 1445, Columbia, SC 29202 or by .

The Legal Aid Society of South Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In summary, the Legal Aid Society of South Carolina is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide civil legal representation, advocacy, and outreach to low-income individuals in the Conway, Greenville, Greenwood, and Orangeburg offices. This full-time position requires a member of the SC Bar with strong communication skills and a commitment to public interest and poverty law. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should submit a resume, two writing samples, and three references with a cover letter to the designated email, mailing address, or fax number. The Legal Aid Society of South Carolina is an equal opportunity employer.

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Bilingual skills preferred

Knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedures, Rules of Evidence, Rules of the Family Court, and Rules of Appellate Procedure; strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills; bilingual skills; computer skills; commitment to public interest/poverty law

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Interested applicants should submit a resume, 2 writing samples, and three references with a cover letter to or by .

Qualification and Experience Member of the SC Bar

Legal