Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney

The candidate will handle all functions related to casework from initial intake through representation of clients before all relevant agencies, courts. May be expected to work with other attorneys, law graduates, legal assistants/paralegals, social workers, and students on cases or projects. Maintain case files in accordance with standards. Tasks assigned to staff attorneys may include to the following: Screen clients for eligibility and make referrals, as appropriate. Conduct preliminary and subsequent interviews with clients. Conduct factual investigation and analysis, and legal research. Advise clients of results of investigation and research and counsel clients about their options. Prepare pleadings, including to, complaints, answers, memoranda of law, briefs, etc. Develop case theory and strategy for the representation of clients. Prepare cases and represent clients in negotiations, hearings, trials and appeals. Work with various community groups and accept speaking engagements as assigned by supervisor. Should be Admitted to practice in the State of Maryland, or admitted in another jurisdiction and eligible for admission in the State of Maryland. Out-of-State attorneys must be able and available to take next scheduled bar exam following date of employment. Spanish or other foreign language proficiency desirable.

Additional Information

ID: 1802. Send resume and cover letter,

Company info

Legal Aid Bureau, Inc., (Maryland Legal Aid)
15364 Prince Frederick Road P.O. Box 249
Hughesville
Maryland
United States 20637
Website : http://www.mdlab.org/