Staff Attorney (Part-Time)
Company: Senior Legal Services
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Staff Attorney (Part-Time)
Senior Legal Services | Bar Association of Baltimore City Pay:
$32.00 – $42.00 per hour Job Type: Part-Time (20 hours per week)
Location: Baltimore, MD (with travel to various city locations) Job
Description Senior Legal Services (SLS) seeks a Part-Time Staff
Attorney to serve the seniors of Baltimore. SLS is a joint program
of The Bar Association of Baltimore City and the Baltimore Bar
Foundation. We provide vital legal services to low-income seniors
(aged 60) in Baltimore City, representing clients in civil matters
including estate planning, consumer debt, landlord/tenant disputes,
foreclosure prevention, and guardianship. Our mission is to empower
an underserved population to age in place and thrive in their
community. Job Duties - Client Advocacy: Represent and advise
clients in foreclosure, tax sale, and home preservation matters. -
Direct Services: Screen callers for eligibility, provide brief
legal advice, and meet with clients at local centers for estate
planning sessions. - Case Management: Open and maintain cases in
the management system and draft legal documents. - Elder Justice:
Provide high-quality legal services to victims of elder abuse,
neglect, or financial exploitation. - Community Engagement:
Maintain relationships with referral partners and support
multidisciplinary elder abuse prevention coalitions. - Pro Bono
Support: Recruit and train pro bono attorneys through affiliated
programs. - Reporting: Collect data and draft reports on services
provided and the nature of legal issues addressed. Desired
Qualifications - Licensure: All candidates must be barred in
Maryland. - Experience: Familiarity with elder justice issues and
Baltimore City legal basics (Landlord/Tenant, Estate Planning,
District Court procedure). - Communication: Ability to effectively
explain complex legal issues to unsophisticated parties. -
Commitment: Demonstrated dedication to pro bono, public interest
work, or serving indigent populations. - Logistics: Ability to
travel to various locations around Baltimore City. - Language:
Spanish speaking is a plus (not required). Compensation & Benefits
In addition to a competitive hourly rate, we offer a supportive
environment and the following benefits package: - Paid Holidays: 12
paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day). - Vacation: 1
week of paid vacation (eligible after six months), increasing to 2
weeks after the first year. - Personal Leave: 7 paid personal days
per year. - Retirement: Eligibility for SIMPLE IRA participation
with a 3% employer match. Application Instructions Please submit a
cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling
basis; candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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