Attorney IV/AGC-Administration & Information Law
State of South Carolina
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VLC Staff Attorney
State of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a full-time attorney at the University of South Carolina's Veterans’ Legal Clinic, where you'll help veterans, active servicemembers, and their families with civil legal issues, mainly appeals for benefits and military discharge upgrades, while also tackling other related cases.
You'll work under a faculty director, team up with a paralegal and law students to provide support, and focus on reaching those in need.
It's a great fit for someone passionate about veterans' rights with strong legal skills and a collaborative spirit.
Key Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the South Carolina Bar (implied for attorney role)
- Extensive legal experience in veterans’ benefits claims, administrative appeals, or civil legal services
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with law school faculty, staff, students, and paralegals
- Proven experience working with veterans or providing clinical legal assistance
- Internship or clinic experience in veterans’ benefits or public benefits appeals (preferred)
Full Job Description
VLC Staff Attorney
Department: LAW School of Law
Advertised Salary Range:
Part/Full Time: Full Time
About UofSC
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.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
Advertised Job Summary
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.
Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)
Preferred Qualifications
• Legal experience, including internship or law school clinic experience, in veterans’ benefits claims, other administrative appeals, or civil legal services preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Excellent writing and verbal communications skills.
• Proven extensive legal experience in veterans’ benefits claims or other public benefits appeals and related areas.
• Ability to collaborate with law school faculty, staff and students.
• Ability to work for and with veterans in need who will be requesting clinical assistance.
Job Close Date
04/13/2026
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 April 13, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities
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EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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