Equal Justice Works Fellowship - Housing Justice Program
South Carolina Legal Services
Application
Details
Posted: 10-Oct-24
Location: Greenville/Spartanburg, South Carolina
Type: Full Time
Salary: $63,000
Categories:
Attorney
Litigation
Non-Profit Associations
Real Estate
Salary Details:
The starting salary may increase depending on experience. SCLS provides the following fringe benefits: health insurance, dental and vision, group life, long—and short-term disability, 401(k), and student loan repayment assistance.
Required Education:
Juris Doctor
South Carolina Legal Services, a statewide nonprofit law firm, in conjunction with Equal Justice Works, mobilizes cohorts of lawyers and community organizers to serve low-income individuals who are currently at risk of experiencing housing instability and involuntary displacement, particularly due to eviction.
The fellow will provide legal advice, referrals, and full representation for tenants in eviction proceedings, engage in outreach and education activities, and collaborate with community partners to address systematic barriers contributing to housing instability.
A more detailed job description is available upon request.
Member of the SC Bar.
Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills; bilingual skills are a plus but not required.
Commitment to public interest/poverty
Valid driver’s license and good driving.
Ability to begin the fellowship on or about November 1, 2024, and serve for two (2) years.
Desire to work with diverse low-income or economically disadvantaged individuals, families, and the agencies that serve them.
South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) is a statewide non-profit law office that provides civil legal services to protect the rights and represent the interests of low-income South Carolinians.