Staff Attorney - SAS-FLAP

STAFF ATTORNEYS STATEWIDE ADVOCACY SUPPORT UNIT Temporary Full-Time The Statewide Advocacy Support Unit announces an immediate opening for two full-time, temporary staff attorneys for qualified applicants within the Foreclosure Legal Assistance Project.

Responsibilities: Provide legal information, advice, counseling, representation in administrative mediation hearings, as well as in civil litigation, to low-income Maryland homeowners and tenants facing mortgage default, foreclosure, or eviction from a foreclosed property. Litigation may involves both state and federal court including bankruptcy court proceedings in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Some community outreach and education will also be required. This position is located in Baltimore City. Travel is required.

Duties and Responsibilities: a) Screen clients for eligibility and make referrals, as appropriate. b) Conduct preliminary and subsequent interviews with clients. c) Conduct factual investigation, analysis, and legal research. d) Advise clients of results of investigation and research and counsel clients about their options. e) Prepare legal documents, including but not limited to, correspondence, complaints, answers, other pleadings, motions, discovery, discovery responses, memoranda of law, briefs and other documents required for appeals, and bankruptcies. f) Develop case theory and strategy for the representation of clients. g) Prepare cases, manage files and represent clients in negotiation, hearings, trials and appeals. Work with various community groups and accept speaking engagements as assigned by supervisor. h) Continue professional development and education through attendance at Maryland Legal Aid-sponsored training and other programs. i) Perform other duties, as assigned within the scope of the essential functions of the position.