Staff Attorney - Public Interest & Client Advocacy

Legal Aid Bureau, Inc.; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 79,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Civil procedure knowledge

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Travel availability

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Tools

Office 365

Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.