Supervising Attorney

Maryland Center for Legal Assistance (MCLA) announces an immediate opening for a full-time Supervising Attorney position for qualified applicants in the District Court Help Center located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to handle a broad range of duties in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily work of staff and provide feedback, formal and informal, as needed
• Assist supervisory team with hiring, data reporting, developing internal resources, and trainings.
• Provide brief legal advice and information to self-represented litigants in connection with civil legal issues including Landlord and Tenant matters, Civil Claims, Expungement and Shielding of Records, Consumer Matters, Return of Property, Domestic Violence/Peace Orders, Family Law, and Foreclosure.
• Assist self-represented litigants in drafting their pleadings and motions, preparing for trial, completing court forms, and understanding court documents and the law.
• Provide referrals to appropriate legal service organizations, agencies, and lawyer referral services whenever appropriate.
• Primary hours are 8:30 am-4:30pm, but will be required to staff evening hours on occasion and be on-call for supervisory issues as needed.
• Be able to provide support to MCLA's other offices as needed.