Description:
A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Legal Aid Organization. We're seeking an entry-level attorney to represent Maryland workers in state and federal court with discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage theft cases.A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Legal Aid Organization believes happy, healthy, and well-rested lawyers are better lawyers. Our commitment to this starts with an annual billable requirement for attorneys of just 1600 hours* and continues with our industry-leading benefits package, which includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Unlimited paid leave
- Hybrid working environment (up to four days per week remote)
- Flexible working hours (whether you're an early bird or a night owl, you're welcome here)
- Work from Anywhere Program (up to six weeks per year of fully remote work, including internationally)
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with employer match
- Casual dress code
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)**
Finally,
wellness appointments (like doctor visits or therapy appointments)
count towards your billable hours—so you never have to choose between
self-care and job performance.
- According to the National Association for Law Placement, the average billable time required from a first-year associate is about 1,900 hours per year.
- The Employment Law Center of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal aid organization. While its employees are generally eligible for PSLF, PSLF is a government loan forgiveness program, and the Employment Law Center of Maryland cannot guarantee its applicability to any individual applicant.
Responsibilities:
While you'll always feel supported by your supervisors, colleagues, and our professional staff, attorneys at the A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Legal Aid Organization generally manage their own cases, and you'll have a great deal of autonomy in how you litigate your discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage theft cases. This is a great role for a new practitioner looking for civil litigation experience—while doing work that matters.
Your daily responsibilities might include:
- Drafting correspondence to employers or opposing counsel
- Meeting (remotely via phone or Zoom) with clients to discuss their cases
- Interviewing witnesses
- Taking depositions
- Drafting pleadings or motions
- Serving or responding to discovery
You
should expect to occasionally attend motions hearings and status
conferences and represent your clients in bench or jury trials. And
you'll first-chair those trials, while more senior attorneys
second-chair to support you.
Qualifications:
You are highly motivated, willing to tackle new challenges and enjoy a collaborative working environment. You have:
- A license to practice law in Maryland
- 0-3 years experience in civil litigation (new practitioners are welcome to apply, as are practitioners with more than 3 years experience)
- The ability to work at least one day per week at our Frederick, MD office
- An interest in civil rights and/or employment law
- A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Legal Aid Organization is a "client-centered" law firm, so it is essential that you enjoy fostering close professional relationships with clients through empathetic, passionate advocacy and frequent communication. Client satisfaction is ELC's highest-weighted performance metric for attorneys after the quality of legal work