Hopeful Horizons, a nonprofit children's advocacy, domestic violence and sexual assault victim service organization serving the South Carolina Lowcountry, is seeking a full-time staff attorney to provide civil litigation and information to adult victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

The staff attorney position is based in Beaufort and will travel to serve clients in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties. Civil litigation will primarily be in the area of family law, although the attorney may work in other areas based on the needs of the client. The attorney will also provide law-related information and education about domestic violence and sexual assault to law enforcement, attorneys and court personnel as needed. The attorney oversees Hopeful Horizons’ grant funded legal program and supervises the activities of court advocates/paralegals and a part time attorney.

Hopeful Horizons is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment.

Hopeful Horizons is a 40-year-old local nonprofit organization with a mission to protect, treat and prevent. For more information on the organization and its programs, please visit our website at www.hopefulhorizons.org

Qualified applicants must: be a member of the SC Bar; have family law experience; have good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills; work and communicate effectively in a team environment; have knowledge of and sensitivity to the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault; and have a non-judgmental attitude. Experience supervising staff and managing programs is a plus. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and are compensated.

A valid driver’s license, good driving record, and background clearances are required. Victim Service Provider certification is required within one year of employment.

About Hopeful Horizons

Hopeful Horizons is a nonprofit children's advocacy, domestic violence and rape crisis victim service organization serving South Carolina's Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. Our mission to protect, treat and prevent is inspired by the goals of providing safety, hope and healing to victims/survivors and to lead in ending violence and abuse through prevention and education. Hopeful Horizons offers an array of free services and programs including civil legal services for victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. For more information on the organization and its programs, please visit our website at www.hopefulhorizons.org

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