Staff Attorney

Role Overview

• Provide brief legal advice and information to self-represented litigants in connection with civil legal issues
• Assist self-represented litigants in drafting their pleadings and motions, preparing for trial, completing court forms, and understanding court documents and the law
• Provide referrals to appropriate legal service organizations, agencies, and lawyer referral services wherever appropriate
• Local travel as needed between various offices
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position's essential functions

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in the State of Maryland
• One year or more civil litigation experience, clinical or clerkship experience will be considered
• Ability to conduct rapid legal research using Westlaw
• Strong customer service skills including ability to empathize and assist people who are distressed
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts in simple terms
• Ability to travel to different offices on short notice
• Fluency in Spanish and American Sign Language strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life insurance
• Approximately 14 paid holidays
• Paid time off and 10 sick days
• 20 days of parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Personal leave
• Short and long-term disability
• Jury duty pay
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Multilingual pay options
• Flex Spending Accounts