Special Paralegal - CHAMPS
University of South Carolina

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Community Outreach Coordinator

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156236

Special Paralegal - CHAMPS

Columbia

Richland

School of Law

LAW Champs-A

$54,165 - Commensurate with experience

Columbia, SC

Full Time

37.5

Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with an hour for lunch each day.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

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.

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

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To provide holistic public health legal services, with a focus on rural communities, for the School of Law's medical legal partnership known as CHAMPS (Carolina Health Advocacy Medico/Legal Partnership) under the supervision of a senior attorney. This is a full-time grant-funded position.

J.D. degree or J.D. graduate candidate with a May 2024 expected graduation date.

Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.Experience working with a medical legal partnership.Ability to work for and with the families of children who are patients of Prisma Health.Ability to collaborate with law school faculty, staff, and students.

Support CHAMPS attorneys with the representation of low-income clients referred to CHAMPS from Prisma Health.

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Provide support for CHAMPS attorneys as they litigate cases and appeals in SSI, Medicaid, housing conditions, education, and income stability and public benefits matters.

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25

Responsible for outreach in rural communities for the purposes of increasing services and referrals to CHAMPS, including spending an average of 2 to 3 days per week at Prisma Health Tuomey in Sumter.

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Document and analyze outcome measures for the program.

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Communicate and coordinate effectively with doctors and staff at Prisma Health and provide training to pediatric healthcare professionals at Prisma Health locations at least 1-2 times per year.

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10

Work effectively with law, medical, and social work students who assist with the CHAMPS program.

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10

Additional duties as required.

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5

Non-Essential

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04/26/2024

05/01/2024

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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 June 11, 2024

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/167423

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