Attorney - Columbia

South Carolina Legal Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A statewide law firm is seeking a dedicated attorney to provide civil legal representation and advocacy for low-income individuals in Columbia, South Carolina. The ideal candidate will have experience in housing, federal income tax, family law, and more, along with a commitment to public interest law. Responsibilities include participating in outreach activities and potential litigation in priority legal areas. Bilingual skills and strong communication capabilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedures, Rules of Evidence, Rules of the Family Court, and Rules of Appellate Procedure.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills.
• Desire to work with diverse people and communities.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint.
• Commitment to public interest/poverty law.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of civil legal representation and advocacy to low-income individuals.
• Participate in outreach activities and may require evening/weekend work.
• Litigation primarily in housing, federal income tax, family law, consumer, education, elder law, and public benefits.

Skills

Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills

Bilingual skills

Desire to work with diverse people and communities

Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint)

Education

Member of the SC Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Job description

About the Company

South Carolina Legal Services is a statewide law firm that provides civil legal services to protect the rights and represent the interests of low-income South Carolinians.

About the Role and Responsibilities

Provide a wide range of civil legal representation, advocacy and outreach to low-income individuals. Civil litigation will primarily be in the areas of housing, federal income tax, family law, consumer, education, elder law, and public benefits though the attorney may work in other priority areas of law depending on client needs. Litigation experience plus experience with a broad range of other advocacy tools and community education presentations, is strongly preferred.

Participation in outreach activities is required. The position may also require some evening and/or weekend work as well as statewide travel.

Qualifications

• Member of the SC 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 a plus
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint
• Desire to work with diverse people and communities
• Commitment to public interest/poverty law
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Pay range and compensation package

Salary will vary depending on years of experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SCLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.