Attorney Job at South Carolina Legal Services, Greenville, SC

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  • South Carolina Legal Services
  • Greenville, SC

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 Windows and Microsoft Office 2013

▪ 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 - $65,000

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.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Afternoon shift,

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