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Employer Information
South Carolina Legal Services
Eunice Franklin, Human Resources Specialist
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Email: eunicefranklin@sclegal.org | http://www.sclegal.org
Send application materials to: Eunice Franklin
Recruiting for office(s) in: Charleston, Columbia, Conway, Florence, and Orangeburg
Type of organization: Law Firm
Job Title: Staff Attorneys
Staff attorneys provide a wide range of civil legal representation, advocacy and outreach to low-income individuals. Though attorneys may occasionally work outside of their primary practice area, our civil litigation focuses on a broad range of matters, including housing, consumer, education, federal income tax, elder, employment, family, probate, public benefits, and migrant farmworker cases. No prior experience in all these areas is required. Attorneys typically focus their practice in a few areas and receive training and mentorship as needed.
A more detailed job description is available upon request.
South Carolina Legal Services has an excellent benefit package. Salary depends on the years of experience.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 2 February 2026
- Anticipated start date:
- Response method(s): Email, www.sclegal.org
- Materials requested: Résumé, Cover letter, Writing sample, 3, www.sclegal.org
Hiring criteria
• 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