<p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo Posting Number STA00120PO26 Job Family Legal Services Job Function Community Legal Advocacy & Education USC Market Title Legal Advocate Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/196006 Job Level P0 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) VLC Staff Attorney Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division School of Law Department LAW School of Law State Pay Range Unclassified USC Market Range MRF - $52,526 $65,658 $78,789 Anticipated Hiring Range commensurate with experience Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Basis 12 months 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>Veterans' Preference Statement</p> <p>The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.</p> <p>Benefits for FTE Positions</p> <p>The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>Under limited supervision of the Faculty Director of the Veterans' Legal Clinic, the VLC Staff Attorney represents South Carolina veterans, servicemembers, and their family members in civil legal matters. The Staff Attorney focuses on VLC's core docket of veterans benefits appeals and discharge upgrades, but has the flexibility to take on other civil legal matters and advocacy projects in consultation with the Faculty Director as well. The Staff Attorney collaborates with the VLC paralegal, as well as students and other staff to reach our target population and deliver excellent legal services.</p> <p>Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Requires a juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school. </li><li>Must be a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar. </li></ul> <p>Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Legal experience, including internship or law school clinic experience, in veterans' benefits claims, other administrative appeals, or civil legal services preferred. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Excellent writing and verbal communications skills. </li><li>Proven extensive legal experience in veterans' benefits claims or other public benefits appeals and related areas. </li><li>Ability to collaborate with law school faculty, staff and students. </li><li>Ability to work for and with veterans in need who will be requesting clinical assistance. </li></ul> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Job Duty</p> <p>Handle legal representation, including litigation and transactional legal services, for VLC client cases.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 60 Job Duty</p> <p>Diligently enter all time, activities, and for cases and matters in clinics' case management system.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty</p> <p>Collaborate effectively with clinic faculty, paralegals, staff, and students</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty</p> <p>Provide legal support services for the VLC, including intake and case management services, as needed.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty</p> <p>Other responsibilities as needed</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5</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 Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 03/16/2026 Job Open Date 02/27/2026 Job Close Date 04/13/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. 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>We are only accepting applications submitted by April 13, 2026.</p> <p>The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Health and Life Insurance </li><li>Retirement Programs </li><li>Paid Tuition </li><li>Dependent Scholarships </li><li>Annual Leave </li><li>Sick Leave </li><li>13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>Professional Development Opportunities </li></ul> <p>Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/202939 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>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have at least a Juris Doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>Are you a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Curriculum Vitae </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>List of References and Contact Information </li></ul>