Description:
This position will be part of our Workforce Development Project and will focus on using legal services and other resources to help stabilize individuals and communities in Baltimore City. The Workforce Development Project is a partnership with job training sites in Baltimore City, where our staff provide legal services aimed at removing barriers to employment. This position is funded in part through the Mayor's Office of Employment Development, and the attorney will work with that office to coordinate services. This project is funded for one year.Job Responsibilities:
- Perform one-on-one legal consultations with workforce trainees on a variety of civil legal issues with training and support by fellow MVLS staff attorneys
- Create case plans for workforce development clients, coordinating full representation by staff attorney or volunteer, brief advice, or referral to appropriate organization
- Develop and maintain relationships with case managers and other staff at workforce partner organizations
- Manage a modest case load that could include expungement, consumer, housing, and other case types with support from other MVLS staff attorneys
- Provide Know-Your-Rights trainings on a variety of topics
- Work with other staff members to develop and execute the MVLS' policy and advocacy agenda, with a focus on educating and working with state and local public officials and agencies.
- Attend community events
- Perform data analysis, outcome tracking, and grant reporting
- Comply with grant requirements
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Ability to confidently communicate with diverse audiences
- Demonstrated networking and relationship management skills
- Be a team player who is able to work with staff, volunteers, and community partners
- Strong planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Be self-motivated and self-directed
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Admission to the Maryland Bar and in good standing
- Experience with nonprofits or legal services is a strong plus
- Demonstrated commitment through work experience, lived experience, or volunteer experience to communities, such as: Children, Domestic workers, Economically disadvantaged people, Immigrants and refugees, Incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people, LGBTQ people, People of color, People with disabilities, People with HIV/AIDS, Sex workers, Victims of crime and abuse, and Women and girls.
