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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