Staff Attorney

Staff Attorney – Senior Legal Services

Location: Baltimore, MD
Salary: $67,200 to $85,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

About Senior Legal Services

Senior Legal Services (SLS) is a joint program of The Bar Association of Baltimore City and the Baltimore Bar Foundation. SLS provides vital pro bono legal services to low-income seniors (aged 60 and over) in Baltimore City. Our mission is to empower older adults to age in place and thrive in their community by offering free legal assistance in estate planning, consumer protection, housing disputes, foreclosure prevention, probate, guardianship, and elder abuse cases.

Job Description

SLS seeks a full-time or part-time Staff Attorney to provide high-quality legal services to Baltimore City seniors, particularly those facing legal challenges that threaten their housing, financial security, and overall well-being. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to protect seniors from exploitation and advocate for their legal rights.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct legal services including legal advice, brief assistance, and representation in civil legal matters such as:
• Estate Planning & Administration (wills, powers of attorney, advance directives)
• Housing Issues (evictions, property tax sales, foreclosure prevention)
• Consumer Protection (debt collection defense, fraud prevention)
• Elder Justice Cases (financial exploitation, neglect, abuse)
• Conduct “Know Your Rights” presentations at senior centers, assisted living communities, and other community-based locations.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with community partners, government agencies, and referral organizations.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with legal basics in Baltimore City landlord/tenant law, estate planning, peace/protective orders, and civil procedure (especially in District Court).
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex legal issues to seniors and other community members.
• Experience working with indigent populations or in public interest law.
• Demonstrated commitment to pro bono or nonprofit legal work.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Maryland.
• Ability to travel to community outreach locations within Baltimore City.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $67,200 to $85,000 per year
• Paid Time Off:
• 12 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable)
• 1 week of paid vacation after six months (increases to 2 weeks after one year)
• 10 personal leave days per year
• Insurance & Retirement Benefits:
• Health and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement plan with 3% employer match (after one year of employment)

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover Letter outlining interest and qualifications
• Resume

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Send application materials to npycha@baltimorebar.org with the subject line “Staff Attorney Application – [Your Name]”.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Senior Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, nationality, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, sex assigned at birth, gender identity, gender presentation, sexual orientation, or immigration status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,200.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

License/Certification:

• admission to practice law in Maryland (Required)

Work Location: In person