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Staff Attorney - Family Law
Baltimore, MD Maryland Legal Aid is a private, non-profit law firm that provides a full range of free civil legal services to low-income people statewide. H1: Staff Attorney - Family Law Position at Maryland Legal Aid H2: Join Our Team in Baltimore County, MD Bold Headline: Empower and Advocate for Low-Income Individuals with Maryland Legal Aid Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Staff Attorney to join our team in Baltimore County, MD. With a focus on family law cases, this full-time position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of low-income individuals and families in need of legal assistance. As a Staff Attorney at MLA, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with community organizations and groups to provide high-quality legal services to those most in need. You will also have access to ongoing professional development and education through Legal Aid sponsored trainings and programs. Join our team and become a voice for tens of thousands of economically disadvantaged and vulnerable Marylanders every year. Job Summary: As a Staff Attorney at Maryland Legal Aid, you will handle a wide array of legal advocacy for low-income individuals, with an emphasis on family law cases. This includes conducting client interviews, conducting factual investigations and legal research, drafting legal documents, and representing clients during negotiations and in hearings, trials, appeals, and administrative proceedings. You will also be expected to participate in Legal Aid Task Forces and other internal and external committees. Duties and Responsibilities: - Screen clients for eligibility and make appropriate referrals - Conduct client interviews and provide counsel regarding their options - Conduct factual investigations and legal research - Draft pleadings, memoranda of law, briefs, etc. - Develop case theory and strategy for client representation - Represent clients during negotiations and in court proceedings - Attend Legal Aid sponsored trainings and programs - Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: - Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school - Admitted to practice in the State of Maryland or eligible for admission - Knowledge of civil law, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence - Proficiency in computer and web-based applications, including Microsoft Office 365 - Excellent research, critical thinking, writing, and communication skills - Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment - Ability to provide quality legal advocacy for low-income, diverse clients - Willingness to travel locally and regionally in Maryland as needed Work Environment: As a Staff Attorney at Maryland Legal Aid, you will work in a general office setting with occasional in-person interactions and flexible remote work options. Some work duties may be performed in community settings. Salary and Benefits: Staff Attorneys at Maryland Legal Aid are paid in accordance with our Workers Union's current salary scale, which is subject to annual revision through collective bargaining negotiations. In addition, we offer a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, 2 weeks of paid time off, sick leave, 14 annual paid holidays, and a hybrid work arrangement. To Apply: To apply for the Staff Attorney position at Maryland Legal Aid, please submit a current resume, a legal writing sample, and a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications. Join our team at Maryland Legal Aid and help us in our commitment to equity, justice, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply, including people with disabilities, people of color, women, and members of traditionally underrepresented groups. Maryland Legal Aid is a private, non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals statewide. |
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