Senior Resource Attorney - Child Welfare Training Lead

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina's LAW Children's Law Center seeks a Senior Resource Attorney to provide statewide leadership in child welfare legal education and professional development. The role designs and leads training programs for Department of Social Services attorneys, paralegals, and child welfare professionals, including court skills training, and manages key statewide initiatives.

Collaborating with judges and agency leaders, you will strengthen child welfare practice across South

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the South Carolina Bar and have experience representing the child protection agency.
• Experience developing curricula and conducting training programs, including use of technology.
• Prefer at least one year of managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide child welfare training programs for DSS attorneys, paralegals, and professionals.
• Develop and manage high-quality training including court skills training.
• Collaborate with judges, agency leaders, and partners to strengthen child welfare practice.
• Oversee statewide initiatives such as the South Carolina Citizen Review Panels.
• Improve child welfare practice statewide through training and professional development.

Skills

SC Bar membership

Child protection agency experience

Curriculum development

Training programs

Managerial experience

Job description

The University of South Carolina's LAW Children's Law Center seeks a Senior Resource Attorney to provide statewide leadership in child welfare legal education and professional development. The role designs and leads training programs for Department of Social Services attorneys, paralegals, and child welfare professionals, including court skills training, and manages key statewide initiatives.

Collaborating with judges and agency leaders, you will strengthen child welfare practice across South