CHAMPS Access to Justice Fell

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Market Title Legal Advocate Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/196007 Business Title (Internal Title) CHAMPS Access to Justice Fell Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division School of Law Department LAW Champs-A Anticipated Hiring Range 60,000-63,000 Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with an hour for lunch each day. Type of Staff Position Staff Time-Limited (STL) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional About USC About University of South Carolina 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. Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below The University of South Carolina (UofSC), 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 UofSC 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. South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes Position Description Advertised Job Summary The Joseph F. Rice School of Law's South Carolina Rural Access to Justice Fellowship ( SCRAJ ) funds recent law school graduates motivated to serve rural communities in our state. Working closely with the Faculty Director of the Carolina Health Advocacy Medicolegal Partnership ( CHAMPS ), the SCRAJ Fellow will establish intake procedures for client counseling sites in rural areas with significant unmet civil legal services needs. In addition to providing client direct representation in CHAMPS's core practice areas of housing conditions, education, income stability and public benefits matters, the Fellow will engage in broader activities such as advice and counsel and community legal education. Throughout this two-year fellowship, the SCRAJ Fellow will train and work under the limited supervision of the CHAMPS Faculty Director or Assistant Director and collaborate with Clinic staff and students in person and remotely to reach underserved rural communities and deliver excellent legal services. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a Juris Doctor Degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school. Must be a member in good standing of the South Carolina Bar. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials SC Bar certified Preferred Qualifications Experience working with a medical-legal partnership and a demonstrated interest in public interest law through coursework. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Excellent writing and verbal communications skills. Ability to travel and work independently in rural areas of the state. Ability to collaborate with law school faculty, staff and students, and with community partners or site hosts. Ability to work with diverse clients and host communities. Job Duties Job Duty Represent, including through litigation and negotiation, low-income clients referred to CHAMPS , particularly clients from rural areas, in SSI and other income-stability, insurance/Medicaid access, food security, education, and housing-related matters. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty Collaborate effectively with doctors and staff at Prisma Health, community partners, clinic faculty and staff, including law, medical, and social work students to conduct intake and provide holistic civil legal representation for CHAMPS clients, as well as community legal education and advice and counsel in rural communities. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Utilizing case management software to promote efficiency and collaboration, maintain contemporaneous, organized electronic and hard copy records, including contemporaneous timekeeping records. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Other responsibilities as needed to support program goals. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty Interview and evaluate the cases of low-income clients referred to CHAMPS for health-harming legal needs, particularly clients from rural areas. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Position Attributes Hazardous weather category Non-Essential 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. No Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/01/2026 Position End Date 07/30/2028 Job Open Date 05/20/2026 Job Close Date 07/05/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant 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. We are only accepting applications submitted by July 5, 2026.

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//uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/206625 EEO Statement 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. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • Do you have at least a Juris Doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school? Yes No • Are you currently licensed and in good standing with the South Carolina Bar Association? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents List of References and Contact Information