Employment Opportunities
South Carolina Legal Services would like to fill staff attorney openings in Charleston, Conway, Florence, Greenville, Orangeburg, and Spartanburg.
The job will be open until filled. Provides a wide range of civil legal representation, advocacy, and outreach to low-income individuals. Civil litigation will primarily be in the areas of housing, consumer, education, federal income tax, elder, employment, family law, housing, probate, and public benefits, though the attorney may work in other priority areas of law depending on client needs. Learn more and apply.
US Department of Justice Private Trustees
The United States Department of Justice, Office of the United States Trustee, seeks resumes from persons wishing to be considered for inclusion in a pool of trustees who may be appointed on a case-by-case basis to administer cases filed under the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (Subchapter V), which amended chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (Bankruptcy Code) in the District of South Carolina. Learn more and apply.
Pro Bono Director- Columbia, SC
The University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law seeks a Pro Bono Director. The Director of the Pro Bono Program manages all aspects of the Pro Bono Program, from the inception of new projects and daily operations to the preparation for future growth and development. The Director manages all new and existing project designs, promulgates policy, participates in decision-making regarding the implementation of the Pro Bono Program, and responds to requests for information from students, faculty, staff, the public, other professionals, and similarly situated program managers. In addition, the director manages the Public Interest Law Loan Forgiveness Program, which includes the distribution of funds and the development of policy regarding eligibility and applications. The Director oversees the Pro Bono Bus program, which involves working with state and regional stakeholders and mentoring students while coordinating legal assistance provided by pro bono attorneys to underserved communities across the state. The Director may also work in collaboration with the Director of Externship Programs and Clinics. To learn more and apply- University of South Carolina | Director, Pro Bono Program (sc.edu)
Staff Attorney - Columbia, SC
Dawn M. Hardesty, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee for the District of South Carolina, seeks a qualified individual to serve as Staff Attorney in her office. The Staff Attorney works at the direction of the trustee and serves as a member of the office’s management team. Learn more and apply.
Assistant City Solicitor - Rock Hill, SC
The purpose of this class within the organization is to resolve charges via trials, pleas, recommendations for various programs in the community targeted to the specific needs of the case, and dismissal where appropriate. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Learn more and apply.
Litigation Associate – Columbia, SC
Adams and Reese LLP seeks a junior associate with 1-2 years of litigation experience to join its commercial litigation team in Columbia, SC. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials and the ability to manage the varied responsibilities of a litigation practice. South Carolina law license required. Entirely in-office position. The firm offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Individuals who are members of groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession are encouraged to apply. All applications must include a resume and references. Adams and Reese is a super-regional firm structured around high-performing practice groups rather than cities. We are a dynamic group of attorneys dedicated to excellence. Our firm offers a unique opportunity for growth, professional development, and the chance to work in a supportive environment that values collaboration and innovation. Our team-oriented culture, combined with a great working environment, sets us apart in the industry. With strategically located offices throughout the Southeast U.S. and Washington, D.C., we serve a diverse client base, including industry leaders in healthcare, telecommunications, banking, energy, and more. Learn more and apply.
Medicare Appeals Staff Attorney (Remote EST/CST area)
The Medicare Appeals Staff Attorney will review Medicare Part A and B administrative appeals decisions; identify the legal, factual and policy issues to be addressed in Medicare appeals; research federal statutes and regulations and Medicare policy; and prepare legal memoranda supporting Medicare’s position. Learn more and apply.
Appellate Defenders: SCCID Office of Appellate Defense
SCCID’s Office of Appellate Defense currently has 2 openings for Appellate Defenders. These attorneys will represent clients before the SC Court of Appeals and SC Supreme Court who have appealed their (1) conviction of a criminal offense, (2) denial of post-conviction relief or (3) commitment as a Sexually Violent Predator. The benefits for these positions include State health insurance, State retirement and eligibility for student loan forgiveness. Learn more and apply.
Staff Attorney: Legal Assistance to Victims of Domestic & Sexual Violence Program
The SC Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) is seeking a qualified SC attorney with family law and/or victim-centered legal experience for its staff attorney position responsible for the management and expansion of the Legal Assistance to Victims Contract Attorney Program. This position is based in the Columbia, SC office and is considered a hybrid position (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
Accepted on a rolling basis but priority will be given to applicants who submit their cover letter and resume to [email protected] by August 1, 2024. Indicate in your cover letter if you prefer we retain your application for future consideration.
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