Maryland Center for Legal Assistance · 1 month ago
Paralegal - Tenant Right to Counsel Project (TRCP)
Cecil/Harford Office, Bel Air, MD, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$52K/yr - $91K/yr
1+ years expMaryland Legal Aid (MLA) advocates for Marylanders experiencing poverty by providing free civil legal services. They are seeking a paralegal for their Tenant Right to Counsel Project (TRCP) to assist attorneys in eviction cases and engage with communities to prevent homelessness.
Law Practice
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life insurance
A 401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Sick leave
14 annual paid holidays
A hybrid work arrangement
Company
Maryland Center for Legal Assistance
The Maryland Center for Legal Assistance (MCLA) operates the Maryland Court Help Centers through a contract with the Maryland Judiciary.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase