Chief Attorney - Maryland Legal Aid, Cumberland, Maryland
Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) seeks a creative and experienced leader to serve as its Chief Attorney for the Allegany/Garrett County office who will supervise, guide, and lead the office in its provision of high-quality legal services to low-income clients, as well as associated outreach and advocacy. In addition to supervising and mentoring valued staff, Chief Attorneys play a vital role in their communities as well as MLA’s organizational infrastructure, joining the Legal Department’s leadership team and guiding MLA’s work as a whole.
About MLA:
Maryland Legal Aid advocates with and for Marylanders experiencing poverty to achieve equity and social justice through free civil legal services, community collaboration, and systemic change. Since 1911, Maryland Legal Aid has worked hand in hand with communities and individual clients to remedy their most fundamental civil legal issues and dismantle the systemic barriers that threaten stability, security, and access to justice for underserved Marylanders.
Qualifications:
- A law degree and admission to the Maryland Bar, either upon hire or soon after, per the requirements of Maryland’s Rule 19;
- At least five years’ experience in legal services and/or legal management required, seven plus years’ experience preferred;
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
- Command of technology, especially Microsoft Office and case management systems;
- Time management and organizational skills;
- Supervision skills, including giving and receiving feedback;
- Well-developed legal issue-spotting;
- Demonstrated commitment to working with the populations served by MLA; direct experience working in MLA's core issue areas a plus;
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging;
- Appellate experience, involvement in the community, and leadership experience preferred.
Schedule, Travel, Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $125,000, based on experience. In addition, MLA provides employees with a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, 4 weeks paid time off, paid sick leave, 14 annual paid holidays, and more!
MLA has a flexible approach to hybrid work that recognizes benefits of both remote work, but also prioritizes the importance of in-office work for managers and supervisors. The specific schedule can be discussed during the hiring process.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity:
MLA is committed to diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion. As an equal-opportunity employer, MLA seeks to hire employees from diverse backgrounds and perspectives that are reflective of the communities we serve, including people with disabilities, people of color, women, and members of traditionally underrepresented groups.
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