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Posting Summary

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Posting Number
RTF00209PO26

USC Market Title
Program Manager

Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156360

Business Title (Internal Title)
Senior Resource Attorney - Child Welfare

Campus
Columbia

Work County
Richland

College/Division
School of Law

Department
LAW Children's Law Center

Anticipated Hiring Range
$90,000 to $100,000 commensurate with experience

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time
Full Time

Hours per Week
37.5

Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position
Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis
12 months

Job Search Category
Other Professional

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Children's Law Center seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Senior Resource Attorney, providing statewide leadership in child welfare legal education and professional development. This position is ideal for an attorney who is passionate about improving child welfare practice and is looking to expand their impact beyond individual cases. The Senior Resource Attorney develops and leads high-quality training programs for Department of Social Services attorneys, paralegals, and child welfare professionals, including the Children's Law Center's signature court skills training. The position also manages key statewide initiatives, including the South Carolina Citizen Review Panels, and collaborates with judges, attorneys, agency leaders, and other partners to strengthen child welfare practice across South Carolina. This position offers the opportunity to improve child welfare practice statewide through training, systems collaboration, and professional development, allowing the selected attorney to extend their impact beyond individual cases. The Senior Resource Attorney helps strengthen the child welfare workforce and advance better outcomes for children and families across South Carolina.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires law degree and minimum of five years of experience as a practicing attorney in proceedings related to child abuse and neglect.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership in the South Carolina Bar and experience representing the child protection agency.
• Experience in developing curricula and conducting training programs, including the use of technology in training.
• Prefer at least one year of managerial experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of general and South Carolina statutory and case law relating to child abuse and neglect.
• Thorough knowledge of family court rules and procedures. Ability to interpret and apply the law.
• Considerable knowledge of the dynamics and effects of child abuse and neglect.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, including public speaking.
• Ability to explain legal concepts and procedures to non-lawyers.
• Ability to handle numerous details and concurrent tasks with a high degree of proficiency.
• Ability to exercise discretion in a responsible manner.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Develops, conducts, and manages initial court skills training for new child welfare professionals. Coordinates mock hearings, including preparation ofstaff and external trainers for their roles. Updates training curriculum and materials as needed. Manages operation of training program.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
45%

Job Duty

Oversees implementation of the SC Citizen Review Panels contract and the
DSS child welfare training contract training contract. Assists with contractmanagement, ensures deliverables are met and performance reports submitted, maintains communication with DSS
and partners, and develops scopesof work for future contracts as needed.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
20%

Job Duty

Oversees coordination of continuing legal education programs for DSS attorneys and paralegals. Improves, expands, or develops new trainingprograms as needed or requested.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
15%

Job Duty

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

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
15%

Job Duty

Other duties as assigned related to the child welfare training contract and membership in the CLC's leadership team.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
5%

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Job Open Date
09/10/2026

Job Close Date
10/02/2026

Open Until Filled
No

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 October 2, 2026.

Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213004