Staff Attorney - Housing & Consumer Law

Duties And Responsibilities

• Screen clients for case acceptance and make referrals, as appropriate.
• Represent and Defend clients in Baltimore City District and Circuit Court and the Federal Bankruptcy Court.
• Represent Client in Landlord-Tenant Matters
• Represent clients in Consumer Law matters.
• 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, memoranda of law, briefs, etc. as assigned by supervisors and chiefs.
• Develop case theory and strategy for the representation of clients.
• Prepare cases and represent clients during negotiations and in hearings, trials, and appeals
• Continue professional development and education through attendance at trainings and other programs sponsored by the MLA.
• Maintain case records for clients in the Legal Server case management system.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the essential functions of the position.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in the State of Maryland, or admitted in another jurisdiction and eligible for admission in the State of Maryland.
• Federally Barred Attorneys are desirable.
• Spanish language proficiency is desirable.

Work Environment

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.

Benefits

The current salary range for the staff attorney position is $76,812.00 - $118,000.00. Staff attorneys will be paid by MLA’s Workers Union’s current salary scale, which is subject to revision annually through collective bargaining negotiations.

Additional Requirements

• Please submit a resume, legal writing sample, and cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application.
• References will be required at the time of the final interview.