Real Estate - General Attorney in Baltimore, MD

Public Interest

Baltimore, MD

Real Estate - General Attorney in Baltimore, MD

Attorney

1-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Intake Staff Attorney - Housing & Consumer Law

Job Responsibilities:

- Screen clients for eligibility and make referrals as appropriate.
- Perform duties as needed by the department and organization, including compliance documentation, preparing bankruptcy petitions, and gathering relevant client documentation.
- Conduct preliminary and subsequent interviews with clients over the telephone, internet, and in person.
- Conduct initial factual investigation and analysis as well as quick legal research.
- Advise clients of results of initial investigation and research and counsel clients regarding their options.
- Maintain case records for clients in the Legal Server case management system.
- Work in consultation with Chief Attorney and Supervising Attorney on suggested next steps, including potential full representation, referrals, or limited actions.
- Engage in other duties assigned by supervisors, including potential direct representation in housing and consumer cases.
- Work hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, although earlier hours may occasionally be required.

Education and Experience Information:

- Admitted to practice in the State of Maryland.
- One-year or more of civil litigation experience, clinical or clerkship experience will be considered.
- Ability to conduct rapid legal research using Westlaw.
- Strong customer service skills, including the ability to empathize and assist people who are distressed.
- Ability to communicate complex legal concepts in simple terms.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure compliance with all internal and external rules, and in documenting legal advice provided and suggested next steps.
- Ability to prioritize multiple legal issues under short deadlines.
- Ability to work in close consultation with Chief Attorney and Supervising Attorney to advise clients of next steps regarding their legal issues.

Salary Information:

- Staff Attorneys will be paid in accordance with the organization’s Workers Union current salary scale, which is subject to revision annually through collective bargaining negotiations.
- For example, one (1) year of experience is $75,695, five (5) years of experience is $80,175, and ten (10) years of experience is $85,009.
- Salary placements for attorneys are on the earliest date of admission to a . state bar, assuming eligibility to practice (either under the Maryland bar or under Rule 19 if another state bar) and continuous full-time legal work experience following the date of admission.
- The current salary range for the staff attorney classification is $74, - $115,.
- In addition, the organization provides employees with a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan that includes employer contributions, 2 weeks paid time off, sick leave, 14 annual paid holidays, a hybrid work arrangement, and more.

Additional Requirements:

- Cover letter and writing sample required of all applicants.
- References will be required at the time of the final interview.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity:

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace, reflective of our core values, for all employees. Anyone interested in applying must apply via the online application.