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: Montgomery County, Rockville, MD, US
- Experience: 1-7 years preferred
- Salary range: $74, - $115, Annually
- Full-time position with benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and more
- Commitment to equity, justice, and inclusion

Responsibilities:

- Handle full caseload of eviction cases including trial practice, communication with clients and administrative agencies, negotiations, and occasional discovery and depositions
- Advocate before administrative agencies such as local housing authorities and the state Department of Housing and Community Development
- Participate in client intake and maintain case records
- Professional development and education through trainings and programs sponsored by Maryland Legal Aid
- Assist with broader advocacy efforts including policy advocacy, media engagement, public speaking, and partnerships
- 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 computer skills and ability to use web-based applications and programs
- Excellent research, critical thinking, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to providing quality legal advocacy for low-income, diverse clients
- Willingness to travel locally and regionally in Maryland

Additional Requirements:

- Submit resume, legal writing sample, and cover letter with online application
- References will be required at the final interview
- Equal opportunity employer, seeking diverse perspectives and backgrounds

Benefits:

- Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and more
- 2 weeks paid time off, sick leave, and 14 annual paid holidays
- Standard 35-hour work week with potential for hybrid work arrangement
- Eligibility for Maryland Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program (LARP)

About the Organization:

- Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) provides life-changing civil legal assistance to eligible residents in every part of the State
- Dedicated to preserving basic human needs and rights for low-income and marginalized individuals and communities
- Team of over 100 attorneys strive for equal access to justice for those most in need
- Tenants' Right to Counsel Project (TRCP) provides legal representation for those facing eviction or displacement
- TRCP has represented over 1,600 households since its inception in 2022 and operates across the state
- Building a committed, collegial, and hard-working team for multi-faceted advocacy work
- Prioritizes training, professional development, and mentorship for staff attorneys.

Not applicable to this position

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

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

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

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