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

1-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

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H1: Join Our Team as a Staff Attorney in the Tenants' Right to Counsel Project (TRCP)

H2: Make a Difference in Your Community with Maryland Legal Aid

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- Join a Dedicated Team at Maryland Legal Aid
- Fight for Housing Justice as a Staff Attorney
- Empower Low-Income and Marginalized Communities with Legal Aid
- Help Prevent Evictions and Homelessness with the Tenants' Right to Counsel Project
- Gain Valuable Legal Skills and Make a Difference with MLA
- Generous Benefits Package and Opportunities for Professional Development

Summary:

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) is seeking two Staff Attorneys for their Tenants' Right to Counsel Project (TRCP) in Salisbury, MD. The project aims to provide legal representation for all Marylanders facing eviction or displacement. The ideal candidates are admitted attorneys or recent bar-exam takers with a passion for public interest law and social justice. TRCP staff attorneys will handle a full caseload of eviction cases, advocate before administrative agencies, and participate in community outreach initiatives. The positions offer opportunities for professional development and training, as well as a generous benefits package. MLA is committed to equity, justice, and inclusion and encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Not applicable.

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

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is desirable.

Legal advocacy, representation, trial practice, communication, negotiation, writing, research, critical thinking, computer proficiency, bilingual (Spanish).

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.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school, admission to practice in the State of Maryland or another jurisdiction with eligibility for admission in Maryland, knowledge of civil law and judicial procedures, ability to use computer programs and web-based applications.

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