Law Graduate - 3L Hiring Project - Lower Eastern Shore

Full-time

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SEO Friendly Job Title: Law Graduate - 3L Hiring Project - Lower Eastern Shore Staff Attorney

H1: Join Maryland Legal Aid as a Law Graduate on the Lower Eastern Shore
H2: Gain Valuable Legal Skills and Make a Difference in Your Community

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- Maryland Legal Aid is Hiring Law Graduates for 2024
- Join a Team Dedicated to Equal Justice and Empowering Communities
- Make a Positive Impact as a Staff Attorney on the Lower Eastern Shore
- Competitive Salary and Generous Benefits Package Offered
- Commitment to Equity, Justice, and Inclusion at Maryland Legal Aid

Law Graduate - 3L Hiring Project - Lower Eastern Shore: Job Summary
- Full-time position for recent JDs
- Gain valuable legal skills in a fast-paced and compassionate work environment
- Join Maryland Legal Aid as a Law Graduate and be promoted to Staff Attorney upon admission to the Maryland Bar in December 2024
- Work in the Lower Eastern Shore office in Salisbury, MD
- Handle all aspects of casework, from intake to representation in court
- Collaborate with other attorneys, law clerks, and legal assistants
- Screen clients for eligibility, conduct interviews, and provide legal advice
- Conduct research, draft pleadings, and develop case strategy
- Represent clients in negotiations, hearings, trials, and appeals
- Opportunity for professional development through training and outreach
- Travel locally and regionally in Maryland as needed
- Fluency in Spanish is desirable
- Prior experience or interest in public-interest litigation or non-profit legal services is a plus

Law Graduate - 3L Hiring Project - Lower Eastern Shore: Qualifications
- degree
- Knowledge of civil law, judicial procedures, and evidence rules
- Proficiency in using computers and web-based applications, specifically Office 365
- Strong 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 and diverse clients
- Willingness to travel locally and regionally in Maryland
- Familiarity with legal research software, such as Westlaw Edge, is a plus

Law Graduate - 3L Hiring Project - Lower Eastern Shore: Work Environment
- Duties primarily performed in a general office setting
- Interaction through various mediums, including telephone, videoconference, and email
- Some work may take place in community settings

Law Graduate - 3L Hiring Project - Lower Eastern Shore: Benefits
- Paid in accordance with MLA's Workers Union salary scale
- Generous benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k)-retirement plan with employer contributions
- Paid time off, sick leave, and 14 annual paid holidays
- Standard 35-hour work week with a hybrid work arrangement

Law Graduate - 3L Hiring Project - Lower Eastern Shore: Additional Requirements
- Submit a resume, legal writing sample, and cover letter with online application
- References will be required at the final interview
- No telephone calls, please
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion at Maryland Legal Aid
- Equal opportunity employer, seeking individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives

Not applicable

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with employer contributions, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Hybrid Work Arrangement

Spanish (desirable)

Legal Research, Writing, Communication, Computer Proficiency, Spanish Language Proficiency (desirable)

Juris Doctorate

Online application with resume, legal writing sample, and cover letter. References required at the time of the final interview.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate

Legal