What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lawyer Advocate position at South Carolina Legal Services?
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. Our mission is to provide high-quality legal representation to those who need it most.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced lawyer to join our team as a Staff Attorney. As a Staff Attorney, you will be responsible for providing a wide range of civil legal representation, advocacy, and outreach to low-income individuals. You will work in areas such as housing, federal income tax, family law, consumer protection, education, elder law, and public benefits. Strong preference will be given to candidates with litigation experience and a proven ability to use a broad range of advocacy tools and community education presentations.
Responsibilities
- Provide civil legal representation to low-income individuals
- Engage in advocacy and outreach efforts to promote access to justice
- Develop and implement community education programs to educate low-income individuals about their legal rights
- Participate in outreach activities to build relationships with community organizations and stakeholders