Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney
The candidate will work as part of the Community Lawyering Initiative in the Statewide Advocacy Support division. In addition to providing brief advice and counsel in areas of substantive law within company’should preferably have priorities, i.e. housing, consumer, public benefits, and family law, will provide representation for criminal record expungements, make appropriate referrals for extended representation in other areas of law, and deliver community education presentations. Will be expected to build relationships with other other groups in the communities served to identify needs; where warranted, provide group representation; and raise company’s visibility in the communities served. Will also be involved in the recruitment and training of pro bono attorneys and other volunteers to assist with the delivery of legal services. Should be 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. Must have 1-3 years of legal experience, preferably in the delivery of civil legal services to low-income clients. Able to travel statewide. Spanish language proficiency highly desirable.

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