Law Fellow

TMP00103PO26

Higher Ed Attorney

Law Fellow

Columbia

School of Law

LAW School of Law

$60,000

South Carolina

Full Time

37.5

Work hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with one hour for lunch.

Other Professional

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.

Rice Fellows will conduct legal research, draft memoranda, prepare written analyses, and assist with policy or regulatory review to support organizational objectives. Fellows will provide litigation or project support as assigned, ensuring accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines. Fellows will also engage in client-facing and program-support activities including client intake, interviews, fact gathering, and communication with stakeholders. Fellows will train and work under limited supervision of the Pro Bono Director at the Rice School of Law and a supervisor where the Fellow is placed.

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a caseload.
Preferred qualifications:
Juris Doctor degree from the USC Joseph F. Rice School of Law.

Conduct legal research, draft memoranda, prepare written analyses, and assist with policy or regulatory review to support organizational objectives. Provide litigation or project support as assigned, ensuring accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to deadlines.

Yes

40

Engage in client-facing and program-support activities including client intake, interviews, fact gathering, and communication with stakeholders. Coordinate with supervising attorneys or program managers to ensure consistent, high-quality service

Yes

20

Utilize case-management software to promote efficiency and collaboration; maintain organized electronic and hard-copy records; ensure contemporaneous and accurate timekeeping in accordance with program requirements.

Yes

10

Provide compliance, administrative, and operational support to the host organization. Assist with monitoring deadlines, preparing reports, managing workflows, and supporting organizational initiatives that advance program outcomes and access-to-justice goals.

Yes

25

Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support program goals, organizational operations, or emerging priorities assigned by supervisors.

Yes

5

10

02/01/2026

01/31/2027

01/07/2026

04/30/2026

No

This position is open until filled. 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.

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.

No

Non-Essential