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Employer Information
South Carolina Legal Services
Eunice Franklin, HR Specialist
PO Box 1445
Columbia, South Carolina 29202
Email: eunicefranklin@sclegal.org | https://sclegal.org
Send application materials to: Eunice Franklin
Recruiting for office(s) in: Columbia, South Carolina
Type of organization: Public Interest
Job Title: Managing Attorney
The managing attorney is responsible for the efficient management of the legal and non-legal staff; oversees the effective administration of the office; maintains a caseload; handles employee concerns work schedules, conducts performance appraisals, assigns and reviews progress of all current cases and assignments; plans directs and uses information effectively to enhance activities and production of the office; prepares and reviews reports and statistical information to be disseminated to management; assists with grant writing and/or seeking appropriate grants; and coordinates, conducts, and participates in community outreach/legal education events. The position will require some weekend work.
*A more detailed job description is available upon request.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 1 August 2025
- Anticipated start date: July 2025
- Response method(s): Email, https://sclegal.org
- Materials requested: Résumé, Cover letter, Writing sample, 3, https://sclegal.org
Hiring criteria
• Member of South Carolina Bar
• Minimum of eight years of experience practicing civil law
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communications (oral and written), and organizational skills
• Knowledge of the principles of civil practice and time management
• Excellent relationship/teambuilding skills and can work cooperatively with others
• Ability to analyze and prepare reports
• Background in poverty law and/or public interest work preferred
• Excellent computer skills, including Windows and Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record