Paralegal

The Baltimore County office of Maryland Legal Aid announces a full-time, temporary paralegal position available to qualified applicants. The position is for a paralegal to assist, under the supervision of an attorney, cases for clients seeking representation in housing cases. This paralegal will work primarily in the Baltimore County District Court – Essex Location, but will also be required to travel to various outreach sites. This is a temporary, grant funded position for a period of one year. Under the supervision of an attorney, paralegals handle all functions related to case work from initial intake through extended representation of clients. This paralegal will also have routine interaction with the Baltimore County Housing Office, social services organizations, and other housing stakeholders. Paralegals work with attorneys on cases or projects and some may perform non-casework functions.

Tasks assigned to paralegals may include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Screen clients for eligibility and make referrals, as appropriate. 2. Conduct preliminary and subsequent interviews with clients and witnesses. 3. Conduct factual investigations and analysis, and legal research. 4. Perform litigation support, such as preparing discovery; drafting pleadings, correspondence and other documents; and supporting attorneys at trial. 5. Assist in or develop case theory and strategy for the representation of clients. 6. Provide administrative support, including scheduling appointments, hearings, stakeholders meetings, etc. 7. Conduct community and institutional outreach and education. 8. Perform other duties, as assigned; within the scope of the essential functions of the position.