Paralegal

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) is dedicated to advocating for Marylanders experiencing poverty by providing free civil legal services and working towards social justice. The organization is seeking a full-time Paralegal to assist attorneys with casework, including client interviews, legal research, and community outreach efforts. Responsibilities Screen clients for eligibility Conduct preliminary and subsequent interviews with clients Make referrals, as appropriate Schedule appointments, hearings, etc Conduct factual investigation and legal research Resolve problems of clients Prepare documents and correspondence Assist in or develop case theory and strategy for the representation of clients Provide community and institutional outreach and education Maintain case records in LegalServer Draft pleadings to include complaints, answers, and counter-complaints, etc., as well as correspondence Perform other duties, as assigned within the scope of the essential functions of the position Skills Ability to use a computer, web-based applications, and computer programs such as Office 365 including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint Excellent research, critical thinking, writing, and communication skills Self-starter with ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet regular deadlines in a fast-paced environment while balancing a full workload Ability to provide quality legal advocacy and representation for low-income, diverse client base Ability to travel locally and regionally in Maryland as needed Current Resume Cover letter explaining your skills and interest in the position References will be required at the time of the final interview Prior experience and/or interest in providing nonprofit legal services is a plus Foreign language proficiency is highly desirable Paralegal certification or equivalent experience desired Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance A 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions Three weeks of paid time off Sick leave 14 annual paid holidays A hybrid work arrangement Company Overview Maryland Legal Aid is a non-profit organization that provides civil legal services to less income people. It was founded in 1911, and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is