Staff Attorney

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Staff Attorney to join our team in the Prince George's County office. As a Staff Attorney, you will play a vital role in providing life-changing civil legal assistance to eligible residents in Maryland.

• Screen clients for eligibility and make referrals as appropriate.
• Conduct preliminary and subsequent interviews with clients.
• Conduct factual investigation and analysis as well as legal research.
• Advise clients of results of investigation and research and counsel clients regarding their options.
• Maintain case records for clients in the Legal Server case management system.
• Draft pleadings to include complaints, answers, and counter-complaints as well as memoranda of law, briefs, etc.
• Develop case theory and strategy for the representation of clients.
• Prepare cases and represent clients during negotiations and in hearings, trials, appeals and administrative proceedings.
• Work with various community groups, accept speaking engagements, attend outreaches, and draft outreach materials as assigned by the supervisor.
• Continue professional development and education through attendance at Legal Aid sponsored training and other programs.

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the State of Maryland or admitted in another jurisdiction and eligible for admission in the State of Maryland.
• Knowledge of principles of civil law, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence.
• Ability to use a computer, web-based applications, and computer programs such as Office 365 including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent research, critical thinking, writing, and communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet regular deadlines in a fast-paced environment while balancing a full workload.
• Ability to provide quality legal advocacy and representation for low-income, diverse client base.

Maryland Legal Aid offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.