Description:
A Legal Services in Baltimore, Maryland seeks a full-time or part-time Staff Attorney to provide high-quality legal services to Baltimore City seniors, particularly those facing legal challenges that threaten their housing, financial security, and overall well-being. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to protect seniors from exploitation and advocate for their legal rights.Key Responsibilities:
Provide direct legal services including legal advice, brief assistance, and representation in civil legal matters such as:
- Estate Planning & Administration (wills, powers of attorney, advance directives)
- Housing Issues (evictions, property tax sales, foreclosure prevention)
- Consumer Protection (debt collection defense, fraud prevention)
- Elder Justice Cases (financial exploitation, neglect, abuse)
- Conduct “Know Your Rights” presentations at senior centers, assisted living communities, and other community-based locations.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with community partners, government agencies, and referral organizations.
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with legal basics in Baltimore City landlord/tenant law, estate planning, peace/protective orders, and civil procedure (especially in District Court).
- Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex legal issues to seniors and other community members.
- Experience working with indigent populations or in public interest law.
- Demonstrated commitment to pro bono or nonprofit legal work.
- Must be licensed to practice law in Maryland.
- Ability to travel to community outreach locations within Baltimore City.
