Equal Justice Works Housing Justice Program Staff Attorney
Disability Rights Maryland (DRM) seeks dedicated, civil rights-oriented applicants for an 18–20-month, full-time attorney position as an Equal Justice Works Fellow in the Housing Justice Program. The Fellowship ideally begins in June 2025 and ends December 31, 2026.
DRM, a private, non-profit law firm, is a recognized leader in disability rights and the Congressionally mandated Protection and Advocacy organization for individuals with disabilities in Maryland. DRM envisions a world where people with disabilities are fully included in their neighborhoods, schools, workplaces and community activities. We represent people with all types of disabilities (developmental, intellectual, psychiatric, physical, sensory, learning, traumatic brain injury, etc.), including those who live in facilities, in the community or who are homeless, pursue opportunities to participate fully in all aspects of community life, and champion their rights to self-determination, dignity, equality, opportunity, and freedom from discrimination and harm.
DRM has been selected by Equal Justice Works as an implementing partner of Equal Justice Works’ Housing Justice Program. Equal Justice Works is the nation’s largest facilitator of opportunities in public interest law. They facilitate Fellowships at legal services organizations to help fulfill our nation’s promise of equal justice for all.
The Housing Justice Program is the only Equal Justice Works program that employs both lawyers and organizers to work as Fellows at legal aid and grassroots organizations in areas where evictions and housing instability have reached epidemic proportions.
Fellowship Benefits:
Equal Justice Works Fellows are part of a network of over 2,500 current and former Fellows dedicated to improving access to equal justice for all. As a member of the network, each Fellow has access to skills-based training provided by Equal Justice Works.
As a Fellow, you will develop experience and skills to be a leader in social justice while promoting tenants’ rights and directly representing households at risk of eviction or experiencing housing instability. As a cohort, Fellows are expected to actively participate in peer-to-peer learning and required trainings delivered by Equal Justice Works and training partners throughout the year.
Fellowship responsibilities include:
Minimum Qualifications:
Please note: all Fellows are expected to fulfill the complete duration of the Fellowship and will be required to sign a Fellowship Agreement with Equal Justice Works.
Preferred Qualifications:
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive, depending on experience.The salary range for an attorney with 0-5 years’ experience is $65,063 to $74,760. DRM offers a generous benefits package that includes excellent medical insurance, employer-paid dental, prescription, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as pre-tax savings plans, a retirement savings opportunity with generous employer contributions, and a telecommuting policy. DRM offers employee reimbursement for the some or all of the cost of spouse or partner-paid health insurance premiums, up to an established maximum amount. DRM also offers generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and more.
All work (including telework) must be completed from within Maryland.
This description can also be found at www.DisabilityRightsMD.org/careers/
To Apply:
E-MAIL resume, cover letter, a writing sample to Jobs@DisabilityRightsMD.org with “Equal Justice Works Housing Justice Program Staff Attorney” in the subject line.This position remains open until filled.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to those received by April 11, 2025, but candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. We are looking for thoughtful, personalized cover letters that demonstrate the applicant’s qualifications, work style and interest in being part of a team working to advance the civil rights of persons with disabilities in Maryland.
DRM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Equal Justice Works Housing Justice Program Staff Attorney
Disability Rights Maryland (DRM) seeks dedicated, civil rights-oriented applicants for an 18–20-month, full-time attorney position as an Equal Justice Works Fellow in the Housing Justice Program. The Fellowship ideally begins in June 2025 and ends December 31, 2026.
DRM, a private, non-profit law firm, is a recognized leader in disability rights and the Congressionally mandated Protection and Advocacy organization for individuals with disabilities in Maryland. DRM envisions a world where people with disabilities are fully included in their neighborhoods, schools, workplaces and community activities. We represent people with all types of disabilities (developmental, intellectual, psychiatric, physical, sensory, learning, traumatic brain injury, etc.), including those who live in facilities, in the community or who are homeless, pursue opportunities to…
DRM offers a generous benefits package that includes excellent medical insurance, employer-paid dental, prescription, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as pre-tax savings plans, a retirement savings opportunity with generous employer contributions, and a telecommuting policy. DRM offers employee reimbursement for the some or all of the cost of spouse or partner-paid health insurance premiums, up to an established maximum amount. DRM also offers generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and more.
DRM offers a generous benefits package that includes excellent medical insurance, employer-paid dental, prescription, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as pre-tax savings plans, a retirement savings opportunity with generous employer contributions, and a telecommuting policy. DRM offers employee reimbursement for the some or all of the cost of spouse or partner-paid health insurance premiums, up to an established maximum amount. DRM also offers generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, and more.
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E-MAIL resume, cover letter, a writing sample to Jobs@DisabilityRightsMD.org with “Equal Justice Works Housing Justice Program Staff Attorney” in the subject line.