Lead Supervising Attorney - Civil Justice & Housing

Legal Aid Bureau, Inc.; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Maryland Legal Aid in Frederick, MD is seeking a Supervising Attorney for the Midwestern Maryland office. You will plan the unit's work, supervise staff, and carry a caseload in landlord-tenant, housing, and related areas.

The role requires JD and Maryland bar eligibility, with 5+ years of attorney experience and supervisory skills. Hybrid work may be available after onboarding; strong benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and Maryland bar eligibility.
• Two years or more of supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
• Five+ years of practicing attorney experience, with litigation in landlord-tenant, housing, family, public benefits or consumer law.
• Ability to travel locally/regionally in Maryland.
• Knowledge of Westlaw Edge or similar research tools is a plus.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assign the legal work for the unit and determine case referrals.
• Coordinate client intake across in-person, online, and phone channels.
• Supervise staff attorneys, paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff.
• Support the Chief Attorney with data collection, grant reporting, and compliance.
• Represent clients in Frederick and Carroll counties, and appellate work.

Skills

Excellent research

Critical thinking

Writing

Communication skills

Time management

Travel ability

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Maryland Legal Aid in Frederick, MD is seeking a Supervising Attorney for the Midwestern Maryland office. You will plan the unit's work, supervise staff, and carry a caseload in landlord-tenant, housing, and related areas.

The role requires JD and Maryland bar eligibility, with 5+ years of attorney experience and supervisory skills. Hybrid work may be available after onboarding; strong benefits are provided.