Equal Justice Works Fellow - Attorney Greenville or ...
South Carolina Legal Services - greenville, NC
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The Equal Justice Works Fellowship in the Housing Justice Program will address the justice gap in South Carolina through responsive, context-specific innovations, and interventions focused on housing justice. Specifically, attorney fellows will work to fight a variety of injustices related to housing instability and involuntary displacement in South Carolina, particularly due to eviction.Terms of Service: Based on Equal Justice Works guidelines, the term of service will begin on October 1, 2024, and will last for two years (24 months). The start date must occur before December 1, 2024.Duties and Responsibilities:Provide legal advice, referrals, and full representation for tenants in eviction proceeds;Strategize, plan, and conduct training and outreach to communities and community organizations in furtherance of housing stability and affordability for low-income community members engaging in peer-to-peer learning with other Equal Justice Works Housing Justice Program Fellows;Actively contribute to and participate in Housing Justice Program cohort activities (resource exchanges; mandatory webinars and conference calls; and training events, including Equal Justice Works Leadership Development Training'Exercise leadership competencies as an Equal Justice Works Fellow; Contribute to required programmatic reporting and overall program evaluation.Perform legal research, prepare memoranda, pleadings, discovery, motions, appeals, and interrogatories, and keep the supervising attorney advised of case status.Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of cases and prepare cases for presentation before judicial or administrative tribunals.Negotiate case resolution with opposing parties and opposing attorneys;Appear in State or Federal courts for motions, trials, arguments, hearings, rules to show cause, pre-trial conferences, status conferences, rosterdocket sounding, and appeals.Fill in for other attorneys as needed.Attend SCLS Unit meetings, case management meetings, advocate meetings, and program-wide trainings.Develop and maintain relationships and collaborate with organizations, agencies, faith groups, etc., that serve housing instability.Conduct non-client outreach and education activities for members of the anize and maintain files and records of a confidential, complex, or otherwise sensitive nature.Keep informed about new rules, regulations, and legislation involving SCLS and Equal Justice Works. Maintain an accurate follow-up system to review cases when appropriate.Perform all other duties as may be requested by the supervising and managing attorney.Required SkillsAbilities:Knowledge of state and federal rules, regulations, and practices.Knowledge of the principles of civil practice, time management, and supervisory techniques.Knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedures, Rules of Evidence, Rules of the Family Court, and Rules of Appellate Procedure.Skill in litigation and trial advocacy.Skill in conducting legal research.Skill in legal writing including legal briefs and memos.Skill in analytical problem-solving.Skill in decision-making in adversarial circumstances.Skill in document composition.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to maintain files, records, and reports.Ability to coordinate multiple tasks efficiently.Knowledge of basic office practices, legal forms and format, the maintenance of complex records, and the use of guides and reference materials.Knowledge of good human relations practices.Knowledge of the purposes, objectives, and organization of SCLS.Knowledge of basic public relations techniques.Ability to plan and organize workflow.Ability to handle numerous tasks concurrently.Display a high standard of ethical conduct.Work and communicate with clients to meet their needs politely, courteously, and cooperatively manner. Committed to quality service.Display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments efficiently.Respond appropriately to supervision. Make efforts to follow policy and cooperate with supervisors.Align behavior with the organization's needs, priorities, and goals.Encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Foster commitment and team spirit.Express information to individuals effectively, considering the audience and nature of the information. Listen to others and respond appropriately.Experience with low-income or economically disadvantaged individuals and families is a plus.Education, Experience and Special Requirements:Requires a J.D. from an accredited Law School and Completion of Rule 403, SCACR, preferred.Other Qualifications:All SCLS employment requirements must be satisfied.
Created: 2024-10-07