Staff Attorney

1-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

JOB TITLE: Staff Attorney

H1: Join the Fight for Equal Access to Justice as a Staff Attorney at Maryland Legal Aid
H2: Make a Difference in the Lives of Low-Income Marylanders

ORGANIZATION: Maryland Legal Aid (MLA)

LOCATION: Lower Eastern Shore, Salisbury, MD, US

SALARY: $74,575 - $115,112 per year, based on experience

EXPERIENCE: 1+ years of legal experience required

JOB SUMMARY:

- Provide life-changing civil legal assistance to low-income and marginalized individuals and communities in Maryland
- Handle all aspects of casework, from initial intake to representation in court
- Collaborate with other attorneys, law graduates, and community partners
- Maintain case files and participate in community outreach and education

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Screen clients for eligibility and make referrals as needed
- Conduct interviews, investigations, and legal research
- Advise clients and develop case strategies
- Draft pleadings and represent clients in negotiations, hearings, and trials
- Participate in outreach and education efforts
- Continue professional development through training and other programs

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Juris Doctorate (.) degree from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in Maryland or eligible for admission
- Knowledge of civil law, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel locally and regionally

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- Office setting with some community work
- Regular use of technology and communication tools

BENEFITS:

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer contributions, paid time off, and more
- Eligibility for loan assistance program

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Submit resume, writing sample, and cover letter with application
- References required at final interview
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion

Join the team at Maryland Legal Aid and use your legal skills to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need. Apply today and become a champion for equal access to justice.

Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, 2 weeks paid time off, sick leave, 14 annual paid holidays, hybrid work arrangement, Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program.

Legal research, case management, legal writing, advocacy, negotiation, community outreach, trial preparation, administrative proceedings, appellate advocacy, public speaking, time management, organizational skills, communication skills, computer skills, Westlaw Edge, Microsoft Office 365, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.

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

Submit resume, legal writing sample, and cover letter through online application.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice in the State of Maryland or another jurisdiction with eligibility for admission in Maryland, knowledge of civil law principles, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence, proficiency with computer and web-based applications, excellent research, critical thinking, writing, and communication skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, ability to provide quality legal representation for low-income and diverse clients, willingness to travel locally and regionally in Maryland, knowledge of Westlaw Edge or other legal research software (preferred).

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