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Staff Attorney - Tenants' Right to Counsel Project (TRCP)
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$74,575 - $115,112 a year
- Now, operating across the state, TRCP seeks to hire two (2) Staff Attorneys in the Lower Eastern Shore office, located in Salisbury, MD, for admitted attorneys or recent bar-exam takers who are passionate about public interest law and social justice and want to work closely with communities burdened by systemic socioeconomic barriers to prevent eviction and homelessness.
- As the uneven economic recovery disparately impacts the communities MLA represents, our legal services are as critical now as ever to preventing evictions, fighting unfair rental practices, and preserving affordable housing.
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Handle a full caseload of full representation and same-day representation in court proceedings for Failure to Pay Rent, Tenant Holding Over, and Breach of Lease eviction cases.
- Advocate before administrative agencies, including local housing authorities and the state Department of Housing and Community Development.
- Continue professional development and education through participation in trainings and other programs sponsored by Maryland Legal Aid. Assist with broader advocacy efforts, as needed, including through policy advocacy, print media, broadcast media, social media, public speaking, and participation in coalitions and strategic partnerships.
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