Dual Remote Services & Backup Floating Staff Attorney-Statewide

1-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

- Job title: Dual Remote Services & Backup Floating Staff Attorney-Statewide
- Organization: Maryland Center for Legal Assistance (MCLA)
- Location: Statewide, with primary assignment in Annapolis
- Type: Full-time
- Salary range: $74, - $115, annually

The Maryland Center for Legal Assistance (MCLA) is seeking a full-time Dual Remote Services & Backup Floating Staff Attorney to provide free, compassionate, and high-quality legal services to individuals in need. This attorney will primarily work at the Remote Services Center in Annapolis but may also be called upon to fill in at walk-in offices around the state. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil litigation and the ability to handle a broad range of duties in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

- Provide brief legal advice and information to self-represented litigants in various civil legal matters.
- Assist self-represented litigants with drafting pleadings, preparing for trial, completing court forms, and understanding court documents and the law.
- Refer individuals to appropriate legal service organizations, agencies, and lawyer referral services when necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including local travel between offices and occasional evening shifts.

Qualifications:

- Admitted to practice in the State of Maryland.
- One year or more of civil litigation experience, clinical or clerkship experience will also be considered.
- Ability to conduct rapid legal research using Westlaw.
- Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate complex legal concepts in simple terms.
- Fluency in Spanish and American Sign Language preferred.

Work Environment:

The work is primarily performed in a general office setting with regular interaction via telephone, videoconference, instant messaging, email, and in-person. Some duties may also be performed in a community setting or remotely.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k)-retirement plan, paid time off, sick leave, and 14 annual paid holidays.
- Commitment to equity, justice, and inclusion.

Additional Requirements:

- References will be required at the time of the final interview.
- No telephone calls please.

Maryland Center for Legal Assistance is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to hire individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Individuals with disabilities, people of color, women, and members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Salary Information:

- Salary range: $74, - $115, annually
- Salary placement based on earliest date of admission to a . state bar and continuous full-time legal work experience following admission.
- Salary scale subject to revision annually through collective bargaining negotiations.

Experience Information:

- One year or more of civil litigation experience preferred.
- Clinical or clerkship experience will also be considered.

H1 and H2 Headings:

H1: Dual Remote Services & Backup Floating Staff Attorney-Statewide
H2: Join our team at Maryland Center for Legal Assistance

H1: Duties and Responsibilities
H2: Providing essential legal services and support

H1: Qualifications
H2: Requirements for the ideal candidate

H1: Work Environment
H2: Where you'll be making a difference

H1: Benefits
H2: Our commitment to our employees

H1: Additional Requirements
H2: What we'll need from you

H1: Salary Information
H2: What you can expect to earn

H1: Experience Information
H2: What we're looking for in a candidate

Bullet Points:

- Full-time position at Maryland Center for Legal Assistance
- Provide legal advice and information to self-represented litigants
- Assist with drafting pleadings, preparing for trial, and understanding court documents
- Refer individuals to appropriate legal services
- Admitted to practice in the State of Maryland
- One year or more of civil litigation experience preferred
- Ability to conduct rapid legal research using Westlaw
- Strong customer service skills
- Fluency in Spanish and American Sign Language preferred
- Competitive salary and generous benefits package
- Commitment to equity, justice, and inclusion
- References will be required at the time of final interview
- No telephone calls please
- Equal opportunity employer seeking diverse candidates.

Not mentioned

Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k)-retirement plan, 2 weeks paid time off, sick leave, 14 annual paid holidays, hybrid work arrangement

Spanish and American Sign Language

Legal Research, Customer Service, Spanish and American Sign Language fluency

Law degree

Submit references at time of final interview, no telephone calls

Qualification and Experience Admitted to practice in the State of Maryland, one-year or more civil litigation experience, clinical or clerkship experience, strong legal research skills, strong customer service skills, fluency in Spanish and American Sign Language strongly preferred

Legal