Maryland Legal Aid

General Counsel

• 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

Paralegal – Tenant Right to Counsel Project

Director

• Serve as Director of Pro Bono, responsible for strategic development, oversight, and integration of pro bono service
• Provide long-range planning to ensure pro bono engagement supports Maryland Legal Aid’s mission
• Shape organizational policy and foster sustained pro bono partnerships
• Serve as primary pro bono ambassador to law firms, corporate legal departments, bar associations, and partners
• Develop and implement policies related to volunteer engagement and pro bono assistance
• Promote staff engagement with pro bono efforts through mentorship models and training collaborations

Director of Probono

Attorney

• Zealously represent clients in court in protective order, divorce, and custody cases.
• Advocate for clients involved in the criminal legal system as victim-witnesses.
• Conduct client interviews and provide clear legal advice.
• Develop case strategy for representation at trial through legal research and factual investigation.
• Draft legal documents including complaints, answers, counter-complaints, and legal briefs.
• Maintain relationships with community anti-violence groups and accept local speaking engagements.
• Continue professional development and education through trainings sponsored by the Maryland Legal Aid.
• Maintain case records for clients in the LegalServer case management system.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the essential functions of the position.

Paralegal – Tenant Right to Counsel Project

Director of Probono

Staff Attorney – Victim's Assistance Project