What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Services Veteran-Homeless Attorney position at South Carolina Legal Services?
SCLS seeks a Full-time LSV-H Attorney. The LSV-H Attorney will provide a wide range of civil legal representations, advocacy, and outreach to Veterans. The LSV-H Attorney will provide direct legal representation to eligible veterans across a range of civil legal issues, including housing, VA benefits, family law, and discharge upgrades.
- Member of the SC Bar
- Litigation and clinical experience preferred but not required if committed to: (a)Public interest/poverty law
(b)Working with low-income, underserved, rural, diverse clients and client communities (c)Ability to collaborate effectively with other advocates and those agencies that serve
the low-income community
- Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedures, Rules of Evidence, Rules of the Family
Court, and Rules of Appellate Procedure
- Excellent relationship building, leadership, and research skills
- Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills; bilingual skills are a
plus, but not required
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint Online
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record, as use of the firm’s vehicles may be
required
Salary : $79,008 - $108,180