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

1-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

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H1: Join Maryland Legal Aid's Tenants' Right to Counsel Project as a Staff Attorney

H2: Advocate for Housing Justice and Prevent Evictions in Southern Maryland

Organization: Maryland Legal Aid

Department: Tenants' Right to Counsel Project

Job Title: Staff Attorney

Experience: 1-7 years preferred

Location: Southern Maryland, Hughesville, MD

Salary Range: $74, - $115, Annually

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Staff Attorney to join their Tenants' Right to Counsel Project (TRCP) in Southern Maryland. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of low-income and vulnerable individuals in Maryland by providing them with life-changing civil legal assistance.

As a Staff Attorney for the TRCP, you will handle a full caseload of eviction cases, advocate before administrative agencies, participate in client intake, and engage in broader advocacy efforts. This role requires a self-starter with excellent research, critical thinking, writing, and communication skills. Spanish language proficiency is desirable, and prior experience or interest in public-interest litigation or non-profit legal services is a plus.

MLA is dedicated to preserving the basic human needs and rights of clients, particularly as they navigate the justice system. They have a team of over 100 attorneys who strive to level the legal playing field and provide equal access to justice for those most in need. As a Staff Attorney for the TRCP, you will be a part of this mission and gain valuable legal skills in a fast-paced, rigorous, and compassionate work environment.

In addition to a competitive salary range of $74, - $115, annually, MLA offers a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer contributions, 2 weeks paid time off, sick leave, 14 annual paid holidays, a standard 35-hour work week, and a hybrid work arrangement. Staff Attorneys are also eligible to apply for the Maryland Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program (LARP).

If you are admitted to practice in the State of Maryland or eligible for admission, have a . degree from an ABA-accredited law school, and have a passion for public interest law and social justice, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. MLA is committed to equity, justice, and inclusion and seeks to hire individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Handle a full caseload of eviction cases, including routine trial practice, communication with clients and administrative agencies, negotiations, and writing for litigation.
- Advocate before administrative agencies, including local housing authorities and the state Department of Housing and Community Development.
- Participate in client intake and community outreach initiatives.
- Maintain case records in the LegalServer case management system.
- Continue professional development and education through trainings and programs sponsored by MLA.
- Assist with broader advocacy efforts, including policy advocacy, media engagement, and participation in coalitions and partnerships.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

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 with computer and web-based applications, including Office 365.
- Excellent research, critical thinking, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to provide quality legal advocacy for a low-income and diverse client base.
- Ability to travel locally and regionally in Maryland as needed.
- Knowledge of Westlaw Edge or other legal research software is a plus.
- 1-7 years of post-bar admission legal experience preferred.
- Prior experience or interest in public-interest litigation or non-profit legal services is a plus.
- Spanish language proficiency is desirable.

Work Environment:

Work duties will be performed in a general office setting with regular interaction via telephone, videoconference, instant messaging, email, and in-person. Certain duties may also be performed in community settings.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary range of $74, - $115, annually.
- Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with employer contributions.
- 2 weeks paid time off, sick leave, and 14 annual paid holidays.
- Standard 35-hour work week and hybrid work arrangement.
- Eligibility for the Maryland Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program (LARP).

Additional Requirements:

- Submit a resume, legal writing sample, and cover letter with your online application.
- References will be required at the time of the final interview.
- No telephone calls, please.
- Position will remain open until filled.

Join the fight for housing justice and make a difference in the lives of Marylanders. Apply now to become a Staff Attorney for Maryland Legal Aid's Tenants' Right to Counsel Project.

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Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, sick leave, paid holidays, hybrid work arrangement, eligibility for loan assistance repayment program

Spanish language proficiency is desirable

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

Submit a resume, legal writing sample, and cover letter through the online application process. References will be required at the final interview.

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