Tenant Rights Paralegal – Public Interest, Hybrid Role

Maryland Legal Aid Inc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holidays

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) is seeking a paralegal for the Tenant Right to Counsel Project (TRCP) in the Midwestern Maryland office, located in Frederick, MD. The role supports eviction defense, court appearances, and community outreach to prevent homelessness and housing instability.

TRCP emphasizes training, mentorship, and potential advancement to case-handling responsibilities. MLA offers a comprehensive benefits package and a hybrid work arrangement to support staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to use a computer, web-based applications, and computer programs such as Office 365, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, research, critical thinking, and writing skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet regular deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to provide quality legal advocacy and representation for a low-income, diverse client base.
• Ability to travel locally and regionally in Maryland as needed.
• Knowledge of Westlaw Edge or other legal research software is a plus.
• Prior experience and/or interest in providing nonprofit legal services is a plus.
• Spanish language proficiency is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of representation in Failure to Pay Rent, Tenant Holding Over, and Breach of Lease eviction cases.
• Regularly attend court as part of MLA’s same-day representation program to assist attorneys and clients
• Assist attorneys in all aspects of representation in administrative hearings regarding the retention or recovery of housing subsidies.
• Participate in client intake in-person in the office on a regular basis and in community outreach initiatives.
• Continue professional development and education by attending trainings and other programs sponsored by Maryland Legal Aid.
• Maintain case records for clients in the LegalServer case management system.
• All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Office 365

Communication

Research

Critical thinking

Writing

Spanish language

Westlaw Edge

Nonprofit legal services

Tools

Westlaw Edge

Job description

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) is seeking a paralegal for the Tenant Right to Counsel Project (TRCP) in the Midwestern Maryland office, located in Frederick, MD. The role supports eviction defense, court appearances, and community outreach to prevent homelessness and housing instability.

TRCP emphasizes training, mentorship, and potential advancement to case-handling responsibilities. MLA offers a comprehensive benefits package and a hybrid work arrangement to support staff.