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Maryland Legal Aid · 4 weeks ago

Paralegal - Tenant Right to Counsel Project (TRCP)

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) is dedicated to advocating for Marylanders experiencing poverty through free civil legal services. They are seeking a paralegal for their Tenant Right to Counsel Project (TRCP) to assist in eviction cases and engage with communities facing socioeconomic barriers to prevent homelessness.

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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

Legal advocacyResearch skillsCommunication skillsOffice 365Westlaw EdgeNonprofit legal servicesSpanish proficiencyCritical thinkingWriting skills

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 Legal Aid

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Maryland Legal Aid is a non-profit organization that provides civil legal services to less income people.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Priya Sarathy
Chief Financial Officer
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Kristi Schulenberg
Chief Operating Officer
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