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Job Responsibilities CHAMPS Access to Justice Fell Department: LAW Champs-A Part/Full Time: Full Time Advertised Salary Range: 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. 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.

Required Education and Experience 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 Close Date 07/05/2026 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 July 5, 2026. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7174161 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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