Staff Attorney

Maryland Legal Aid; Cumberland (MD); Presencial; USD 79.000 - 122.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Legal Aid Bureau, Inc. in Cumberland, MD is seeking a staff attorney to handle casework from intake through representation in courts and proceedings. The role collaborates with attorneys, interns, paralegals, and social workers to identify clients needing representation.

Responsibilities include client screening, interviews, factual investigation, research, drafting pleadings and briefs, and trial preparation. Travel within Maryland may be required; strong writing and advocacy are essential.

Formación

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Maryland bar admission or eligibility to take the next bar exam.
• Knowledge of civil procedure, evidence, and state/federal court rules.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally in Maryland.

Responsabilidades

• Screen clients for eligibility and make referrals as appropriate.
• Conduct preliminary and subsequent interviews with clients.
• Conduct factual investigation and legal research.
• Advise clients of results and counsel regarding options.
• Draft pleadings, complaints, answers, and counter-claims.
• Draft memoranda of law, briefs, and related documents.
• Develop case theory and strategy for representation of clients.
• Prepare cases and represent clients during negotiations, hearings, trials, appeals, and administrative proceedings.
• Continue professional development through MLA-sponsored training.
• Perform other duties within the essential functions of the position.

Conocimientos

Civil procedure knowledge

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Travel availability

Educación

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Herramientas

Office 365

Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Description

Staff attorneys handle all functions related to casework, from initial intake through representation of clients in all relevant courts and proceedings. Staff attorneys may be expected to work on cases or projects with other attorneys, law graduates, law clerks, legal assistants, paralegals, social workers, and students. Staff attorneys must maintain all case files in accordance with MLA standards and may be required to participate in community outreach and education, which will include collaborations with other attorneys at community outreach sites with the goal of identifying clients who need representation in court.

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.


• Draft pleadings to include complaints, answers, and counter-complaints, etc.


• Draft 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.


• Continue professional development and education through attendance at Legal Aid sponsored training and other programs.


• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

• 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. Out-of-State attorneys must be able and available to take the next scheduled bar exam following the date of employment.


• 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.


• Ability to travel locally and regionally in Maryland as needed.

Salary Description

$79,116 - 122,122