Onsite Paralegal – Tenant Right to Counsel Project

Posted 9 hours ago

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About the role

  • Paralegal assisting attorneys in eviction cases and administrative hearings. Ensuring legal representation for Marylanders facing eviction through outreach and intake processes.

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
  • Assist attorneys in all aspects of representation in administrative hearings regarding housing subsidies
  • Participate in client intake in-person in the office and in community outreach initiatives
  • Continue professional development and education by attending trainings and other programs
  • Maintain case records for clients in LegalServer

Requirements

  • Ability to use a computer, web-based applications, and programs such as Office 365
  • Excellent communication, research, critical thinking, and writing skills
  • Self-starter with ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet regular deadlines
  • 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
  • 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 insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Sick leave
  • 14 annual paid holidays
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Additional compensation for conferred degrees and certificates

Job title

Paralegal – Tenant Right to Counsel Project

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$51,500 - $91,258 per year

Degree requirement

Associate's Degree

Location requirements

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