Paralegal

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) is dedicated to advocating for Marylanders experiencing poverty by providing free civil legal services and working towards social justice. The organization is seeking a full-time Paralegal to assist attorneys with casework, including client interviews, legal research, and community outreach efforts.

Responsibilities

• Screen clients for eligibility
• Conduct preliminary and subsequent interviews with clients
• Make referrals, as appropriate
• Schedule appointments, hearings, etc
• Conduct factual investigation and legal research
• Resolve problems of clients
• Prepare documents and correspondence
• Assist in or develop case theory and strategy for the representation of clients
• Provide community and institutional outreach and education
• Maintain case records in LegalServer
• Draft pleadings to include complaints, answers, and counter-complaints, etc., as well as correspondence
• Perform other duties, as assigned within the scope of the essential functions of the position

Skills

• Ability to use a computer, web-based applications, and computer programs such as Office 365 including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent research, critical thinking, writing, and communication skills
• Self-starter with ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet regular deadlines in a fast-paced environment while balancing a full workload
• Ability to provide quality legal advocacy and representation for low-income, diverse client base
• Ability to travel locally and regionally in Maryland as needed
• Current Resume
• Cover letter explaining your skills and interest in the position
• References will be required at the time of the final interview
• Prior experience and/or interest in providing nonprofit legal services is a plus
• Foreign language proficiency is highly desirable
• Paralegal certification or equivalent experience desired

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• A 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Sick leave
• 14 annual paid holidays
• A hybrid work arrangement

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