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MLA advocates operate primarily through the courts, via individual representation of indigent clients, but also engage in impact litigation, public communication and outreach, and policy advocacy.</p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\">Through this holistic approach, Maryland Legal Aid serves to amplify the voices of tens of thousands of economically disadvantaged and vulnerable Marylanders each year and seeks to be a leader in the legal services field nationwide.</p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\"><strong><u>Job Summary</u></strong></p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\">MLA announces an immediate opening for a housing attorney working primarily under the Access to Counsel -Tenant Right to Counsel grant. The Housing and Consumer Law unit is located in Baltimore, MD. Staff attorneys will be expected to work with other attorneys, law graduates, law clerks, legal assistants, paralegals, social workers, and students on cases or projects. They must maintain all case files in accordance with MLA standards. The Baltimore City Housing and Consumer Law Unit handles the following types of housing and consumer cases: landlord/tenant cases involving private landlords and public and subsidized tenancies, Mortgage Foreclosure defense, breach of contract, repossessions, bankruptcy, tax sale defense, debt collection and student loan collection. A staff attorney in the Housing and Consumer Law Unit will need to litigate before all state courts and administrative bodies. This position handles housing related legal matters including all functions related to casework, from initial intake through representation of clients in all relevant courts and proceedings.&nbsp;</p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\">In addition, Housing Attorneys throughout MLA meet regularly through the Housing Law Task Force and with other housing focused legal services organizations to learn and work on housing issues that affect low-income Marylanders. Tasks assigned to staff attorneys may include any or all of but are not necessarily limited to the following:&nbsp;</p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\"><strong><u>Duties and Responsibilities:&nbsp;</u></strong></p><div style=\"margin-left:0in;\"><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li style=\"margin-left:0in;\">Screen clients for case acceptance and make referrals, as appropriate.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"margin-left:0in;\">Represent and Defend clients in Baltimore City District and Circuit Court.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"margin-left:0in;\">Represent clients in Housing Law matters.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"margin-left:0in;\">Conduct preliminary and subsequent interviews with clients.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"margin-left:0in;\">Conduct factual investigation and analysis as well as legal research.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"margin-left:0in;\">Advise clients of results of investigation and research and counsel clients regarding their options.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"margin-left:0in;\">Draft pleadings to include complaints, answers, memoranda of law, briefs, etc. as assigned by supervisors and chiefs.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"margin-left:0in;\">Develop case theory and strategy for the representation of clients.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"margin-left:0in;\">Prepare cases and represent clients during negotiations and in hearings, trials, and appeals&nbsp;</li><li style=\"margin-left:0in;\">Continue professional development and education through attendance at trainings and other programs sponsored by the MLA.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"margin-left:0in;\">Maintain case records for clients in the Legal Server case management system.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"margin-left:0in;\">Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the essential functions of the position.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\"><strong><u>Qualifications&nbsp;</u></strong></p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\">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 next scheduled bar exam following date of employment. Spanish language proficiency is desirable.&nbsp;</p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\"><strong><u>Work Environment</u></strong></p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\">Work duties are typically performed in a general office setting with regular interaction via telephone, videoconference, instant messaging, and email, in-person, and in a courtroom. Certain work duties may be performed in community settings.&nbsp;</p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\"><strong><u>Benefits</u></strong></p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\">The current salary range for the staff attorney position is $76,812 - $118,565. Staff attorneys will be paid by MLA&rsquo;s Workers Union&rsquo;s current salary scale, which is subject to revision annually through collective bargaining negotiations. For example:</p><ul type=\"disc\"><li style=\"margin-left:0in;\">The salary for an attorney with one (1) year of experience is $77,966.</li><li style=\"margin-left:0in;\">The salary for an attorney with five (5) years of experience is $82,580.</li><li style=\"margin-left:0in;\">The salary for an attorney with ten (10) years of experience is $87,559.</li></ul><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\">Salary placements for attorneys are on the earliest date of admission to a U.S. state bar, assuming eligibility to practice (either under the Maryland bar or under Rule 15 if another state bar) and continuous full-time legal work experience following the date of admission. In addition, MLA provides employees with a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, two weeks paid time off, sick leave, 14 annual paid holidays, and more. Future flexibility regarding a hybrid work arrangement is a possibility after the onboarding period.</p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\"><strong><u>Additional Requirements</u></strong></p><div style=\"margin-left:0in;\"><ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><li style=\"margin-left:0in;\">Please submit a resume, legal writing sample, and cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"margin-left:0in;\">References will be required at the time of the final interview.&nbsp;</li><li style=\"margin-left:0in;\">No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\"><strong>Commitment to Equal Opportunity</strong></p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\">Maryland Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace, reflective of our core values, for all employees.</p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\">Anyone interested in applying must apply via the online application.</p></div>\n",
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