Job Overview:
Community Legal Services is seeking a Full-Time Staff Attorney for its Foreclosure Prevention & Bankruptcy Program. This program serves low-income individuals in Prince George's County with representation in foreclosure, bankruptcy, and HOA litigation matters. This position will require in-person court appearances. The attorney may be permitted to work remotely when not in court.
Responsibilities:
- Screen applicants for eligibility, conduct intakes, and make referrals to other legal services providers when appropriate
- Assist with placing foreclosure and consumer cases with trained volunteer attorneys
- Provide legal advice to foreclosure, tax sale, bankruptcy, and consumer clients at our legal clinics
- Provide support and advice to volunteer attorneys, including answering questions, reviewing documents, assisting with drafting pleadings, conducting legal research on specific topics, attending court hearings, and facilitating mediations with volunteer attorneys
- Represent clients in consumer and foreclosure matters, including tax sales and HOA/COA cases
- Conduct legal research using various resources such as Lexis-Nexis
- Draft legal documents, including pleadings and motions
- Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations relevant to the practice area
- Conduct program outreach to community-based nonprofits, churches, and agencies
- Develop self-help materials for pro se litigants
- Track and compile client data to assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Licensed to practice law in Maryland, or the ability to waive in and become licensed within 2 years (Required)
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Excellent computer skills and ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite and case management software
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest law
- Able to work with diverse client population and private attorneys and to collaborate with legal partners and other community organizations and agencies
- At least one year of housing and/or consumer law experience (Preferred)
- Knowledge of landlord/tenant court proceedings (Preferred)
- Litigation experience (Preferred)
- Spanish language proficiency (Preferred)
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our staff attorneys. This is a great opportunity for an experienced attorney looking to make a positive impact in the field of law. If you meet the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Greenbelt, MD 20770: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greenbelt, MD 20770