Civil Justice, Inc (CJ) seeks an attorney with passion for providing high-quality legal advice to Maryland tenants and interest in training non-attorney intake staff. This position is fully remote, though all CJ staff are required to attend quarterly in-person CJ staff meetings in central Maryland. The successful candidate will work with CJ’s Coordinated Intake team.
Overview
CJ, in collaboration with United Way of Central Maryland (UWCM), operates the Maryland Access to Counsel in Evictions Coordinated Intake System (ACE-CIS). Funded by the Maryland Legal Services Corporation, ACE-CIS efficiently connects Maryland tenants to free legal help through intake calls completed by UWCM social workers online intakes, and referrals from the Maryland Justice Passport.
Within ACE-CIS, the Project Attorney is responsible for reviewing complex tenant intake files, triaging tenants to the legal service provider best placed to help and providing limited-scope legal advice and assistance in drafting post-judgment motions to retain tenants’ appeal rights. In addition, the PATS will lead engaging legal training for newly hired UWCM ACE intake staff, as well as maintain a program of ongoing training for ACE intake staff. The attorney will work with the Coordinated Intake Team, staff at UWCM, and legal services organizations to improve and streamline the referral process.
The Project Attorney is a central member of CJ’s Coordinated Intake team.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
The full-time salary for the position is $72,500.
Civil Justice, Inc (CJ) seeks an attorney with passion for providing high-quality legal advice to Maryland tenants and interest in training non-attorney intake staff. This position is fully remote, though all CJ staff are required to attend quarterly in-person CJ staff meetings in central Maryland. The successful candidate will work with CJ’s Coordinated Intake team.
Overview
CJ, in collaboration with United Way of Central Maryland (UWCM), operates the Maryland Access to Counsel in Evictions Coordinated Intake System (ACE-CIS). Funded by the Maryland Legal Services Corporation, ACE-CIS efficiently connects Maryland tenants to free legal help through intake calls completed by UWCM social workers online intakes, and referrals from the Maryland Justice Passport.
Within ACE-CIS, the Project Attorney is responsible for reviewing complex tenant intake files, triaging tenants to the legal service provider best placed to help and providing…
CJ offers a benefits package including:
CJ offers a benefits package including:
Spanish or other second language ability is a plus
Spanish or other second language ability is a plus
CJ is fully remote, though regular travel to central Maryland will be required. Only candidates in Maryland or bordering states who are willing to travel to Baltimore at least quarterly will be considered.
Interested candidates should apply by completing our online application form: Apply to join Civil Justice, Inc. - Airtable . You will be asked to include a resume, writing sample, and cover letter detailing the candidate’s qualifications and interest in this opportunity. No phone calls please.
CJ is fully remote, though regular travel to central Maryland will be required. Only candidates in Maryland or bordering states who are willing to travel to Baltimore at least…