Senior Resource Attorney

RTF00232PO25

Program Manager

Senior Resource Attorney

Columbia

Richland

School of Law

LAW Children's Law Center

$87,231 - Commensurate with experience

Columbia, South Carolina

Full Time

37.5

8:30 am to 5:00 pm; Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department

Staff Time-Limited (STL)

12 months

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.

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The Children’s Law Center is looking for someone to lead a team; deliver training and resources for prosecutors, law enforcement, and child welfare professionals; and help support the Children’s Justice Act Task Force. This position also teaches at the law school, mentors students, and will work to strengthen the Center’s role within the law school. This position offers the opportunity to combine leadership, training, and teaching to improve how South Carolina responds to child maltreatment. Join us and contribute to meaningful change in for children, youth, and families, while advancing your professional impact.

Law degree, membership in South Carolina Bar, and minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney in criminal or civil proceedings related to child abuse and neglect.

Experience in both criminal and civil child abuse proceedings is preferred. At least one year administrative or managerial experience is preferred. Training or public speaking experience is strongly preferred. Experience teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred.

Develops and delivers training programs on child abuse and neglect for multi-disciplinary professionals, including prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and child welfare staff; administers the forensic interviewing training program.

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Provides research and logistical assistance to the S.C. Children’s Justice Act Task Force in support of its mission to improve the state’s systems that respond to criminal child abuse and neglect.

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Provides information and technical assistance to prosecutors, law enforcement officers, attorneys, and other professionals on prosecution of child abuse and neglect; prepares legal resource materials such as manuals, checklists, and web-based resources; and ensures related publications are regularly updated.

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Actively participates as a member of the Children’s Law Center’s leadership team and performs other duties as needed to benefit the mission of the Children’s Law Center.

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Serves as an adjunct professor teaching law school courses and externships on child maltreatment; builds relationships to strengthen the Children’s Law Center’s affiliation and integration within the law school; acts as primary contact for the Children’s Law Concentration Administrator; and collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to support meaningful learning opportunities for students.

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Supervises employees by applying appropriate management principles according to university policy and procedures, completing EPMS or Performance Reviews timely and accurately, and monitoring employee progress towards goal attainment. Communicates expectations and provides feedback to assist employees with performance improvement, professional development, and skills/competency development.

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12/01/2025

10/17/2025

01/15/2026

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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.