VLC Staff Attorney

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

Department: LAW School of Law

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

Under limited supervision of the Faculty Director of the Veterans’ Legal Clinic, the VLC Staff Attorney represents South Carolina veterans, service members, 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.

• Legal experience, including internship or law school clinic experience, in veterans’ benefits claims, other administrative appeals, or civil legal services preferred.

• Excellent writing and verbal communication 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.

• 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

04/13/2026

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. The Final date to receive applications is April 13, 2026. If your qualifications are selected for review, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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.