<p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo Posting Number TMP00103PO26 Job Code Title Higher Ed Attorney Advertised Title Law Fellow Campus Columbia College/Division School of Law Department LAW School of Law Salary $60,000 Location of Vacancy South Carolina Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule</p> <p>Work hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch.</p> <p>Job Search Category Other Professional</p> <p>About USC</p> <p>About University of South Carolina</p> <p>From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.</p> <p>Benefits for Temporary Positions</p> <p>The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>Rice Fellows will conduct legal research, draft memoranda, prepare written analyses, and assist with policy or regulatory review to support organizational objectives. Fellows will provide litigation or project support as assigned, ensuring accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines. Fellows will also engage in client-facing and program-support activities including client intake, interviews, fact gathering, and communication with stakeholders. Fellows will train and work under limited supervision of the Pro Bono Director at the Rice School of Law and a supervisor where the Fellow is placed.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.</p> <p>Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a caseload.</p> <p>Preferred qualifications:</p> <p>Juris Doctor degree from the USC Joseph F. Rice School of Law.</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Job Duty</p> <p>Conduct legal research, draft memoranda, prepare written analyses, and assist with policy or regulatory review to support organizational objectives. Provide litigation or project support as assigned, ensuring accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty</p> <p>Engage in client-facing and program-support activities including client intake, interviews, fact gathering, and communication with stakeholders. Coordinate with supervising attorneys or program managers to ensure consistent, high-quality service</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty</p> <p>Utilize case-management software to promote efficiency and collaboration; maintain organized electronic and hard-copy records; ensure contemporaneous and accurate timekeeping in accordance with program requirements.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty</p> <p>Provide compliance, administrative, and operational support to the host organization. Assist with monitoring deadlines, preparing reports, managing workflows, and supporting organizational initiatives that advance program outcomes and access-to-justice goals.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty</p> <p>Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support program goals, organizational operations, or emerging priorities assigned by supervisors.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Number of Vacancies 10 Desired Start Date 02/01/2026 Proposed End Date 01/31/2027 Job Open Date 01/07/2026 Job Close Date 04/30/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/201106 EEO Statement</p> <p>The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.</p> <p>Position Attributes</p> <p>Position Attributes</p> <p>Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.</p> <p>Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Resume </li><li>List of References and Contact Information </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p>