Staff Attorney - Tenants' Right to Counsel Project (TRCP)

1-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

- Job title: Staff Attorney - Tenants' Right to Counsel Project (TRCP)
- Organization: Maryland Legal Aid (MLA)
- Location: Cecil/Harford Office, Bel Air, MD, US
- Salary range: $74, to $115, annually
- Full-time position
- Requisition ID: 2253

MLA is a non-profit organization providing civil legal assistance to low-income and marginalized individuals and communities in Maryland since 1911. They strive to level the legal playing field and ensure equal access to justice for all.

The Tenants' Right to Counsel Project (TRCP) was established in October 2022 to provide legal representation for Marylanders facing eviction or forced displacement. They are currently seeking a Staff Attorney for their Cecil/Harford office who is passionate about public interest law and social justice. This position is open to admitted attorneys or recent bar-exam takers.

The TRCP team works on multiple fronts, including trial representation, appeals, community outreach, and policy work, to prevent eviction and homelessness. They also prioritize training, professional development, and mentorship for their staff attorneys. This is a fast-paced and rigorous work environment that offers both new and experienced attorneys the opportunity to gain valuable legal skills.

Responsibilities:

- Handle a full caseload of full representation and same-day representation in court proceedings for eviction cases
- Advocate before administrative agencies
- Participate in client intake and maintain case records
- Continue professional development through trainings and other programs
- Assist with broader advocacy efforts, including policy advocacy, media, and public speaking
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Admitted to practice in the State of Maryland or eligible for admission
- Juris Doctorate (.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Knowledge of civil law, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence
- Proficiency in using computer programs such as Office 365
- Excellent research, critical thinking, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel locally and regionally
- Knowledge of legal research software and prior experience in public-interest litigation or non-profit legal services is a plus
- Spanish language proficiency is desirable

Work Environment:

- General office setting with regular interaction via telephone, videoconference, and email
- Some work may also be performed in community settings

Benefits:

- Salary based on MLA's Workers Union current salary scale
- Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, paid time off, sick leave, and 14 annual paid holidays
- Hybrid work arrangement

Additional Requirements:

- Resume, legal writing sample, and cover letter required with online application
- References will be required during the final interview
- No telephone calls

Maryland Legal Aid is committed to equity, justice, and inclusion and seeks to hire individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Not applicable

Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k)-retirement plan with employer contributions, paid time off, sick leave, paid holidays, hybrid work arrangement.

Spanish language proficiency preferred.

Legal representation, civil law, judicial procedures, rules of evidence, computer proficiency, research, critical thinking, writing, communication, self-motivation, time management, travel, legal research software, Spanish language proficiency, collective bargaining, negotiation, client advocacy, community outreach, public speaking, coalition building, strategic partnerships.

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Submit a resume, legal writing sample, and cover letter through online application. References will be required at the time of the final interview. No telephone calls, please.

Qualification and Experience Admitted to practice in the State of Maryland or eligible for admission, Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school, knowledge of civil law and procedures, computer proficiency, excellent communication and writing skills, self-motivation, ability to manage multiple priorities, willingness to travel, knowledge of legal research software, prior legal experience preferred, interest in public interest law and non-profit legal services, Spanish language proficiency desirable.

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