Paralegal - Community Lawyering & Development

Job Description

Job Description

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) provides life-changing civil legal assistance to eligible residents in every part of the State. Since 1911, MLA has provided high-quality legal services to low-income, and marginalized individuals and communities–helping them remedy their civil legal issues and become empowered to overcome challenges, achieve stability and independence, and an overall better life.

MLA is dedicated to preserving the basic human needs and basic human rights of clients, particularly as they navigate the justice system. MLA’s team of over 90 paralegals strives to level the legal playing field so that those most in need achieve equal access to justice. Because of our staff’s drive, expertise, and commitment to serve communities across the state, MLA is able to uplift the experiences of tens of thousands of economically disadvantaged and vulnerable Marylanders every year before judges, legislators, and government officials.

JOB SUMMARY :

MLA seeks two organized, collaborative, creative, and impassioned individuals to work as full-time paralegals in its newly formed Community Lawyering and Development unit. Community Lawyering and Development (CLD) is part of MLA’s Statewide Advocacy Support team, which focuses on systemic impact work throughout Maryland. The office location is in Baltimore City, but CLD paralegals can expect to work throughout the state.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Engage in traditional paralegal duties, including intake interviews, case management and support, research, and litigation preparation.
• Participate in extensive community outreach and education to current and prospective clients and community groups, including canvassing and Know Your Rights presentations.
• Plan and facilitate community meetings and clinics.
• Work on systemic and impact projects impacting low-income communities.
• Network with partner and community organizations and effectively communicate the services and priorities of MLA.
• Contribute to internal processes such as project management, data gathering, and grant reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Work Environment

This is a hybrid office / home position. Frequent field work with significant travel throughout the state. Occasional weekend and evening hours will be necessary to accommodate community needs.

Benefits

Paralegals will be paid in accordance with MLA’s Workers Union current salary scale, which is subject to revision annually through collective bargaining negotiations. Relevant professional experience counts toward salary determination. Paralegals are eligible for additional compensation for conferred degrees and certificates ranging from $500 - $4000. For example :

The current salary range for the paralegal classification is $50,000.00 - $88,600.00.

In addition, MLA provides employees with a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, two weeks paid time off, sick leave, 14 annual paid holidays, a hybrid work arrangement, and more.

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Maryland Legal Aid is committed to equity, justice, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, MLA seeks to hire individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives that reflect the communities we serve, including people with disabilities, people of color, women, and members of traditionally underrepresented groups.

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Salary : $54 - $59,650