Managing or Assistant Managing Attorney- Baltimore, MD

Managing or Assistant Managing Attorney- Full-Time Location: Baltimore, MD, 21211 Experience you will need: • J. D. Degree from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in Maryland or admission to practice in Maryland after sitting for the next available Bar Exam; • Demonstrated commitment to DRM’s core mission of advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities to self-determination, dignity, community integration, equal opportunity, and freedom from discrimination; • A minimum of 5 years’ legal experience in positions of increasing responsibility. At least one year of experience providing direct supervision of legal work preferred; • Experience working on advocacy and policy initiatives, and/or litigation; • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and collaborate with DRM staff and colleagues in a team environment; • Ability to motivate and direct team staff; and • Ability to travel within the State of Maryland. Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of and experience with: Maryland landlord-tenant law, Maryland Access to Counsel in Evictions, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and/or the Americans with Disabilities Act; federally subsidized housing programs; • Knowledge of public policy and legislative processes; • Knowledge of laws, regulations and case law regarding disability discrimination; • Experience in Maryland District and Circuit courts, and Federal courts; • Experience working with and/or sensitivity to persons with disabilities and from multi-ethnic communities; • A demonstrated interest or background in public interest work, particularly related to disability rights issues; • Life experience with a disability; and • Fluency in American Sign Language or Spanish. What you will be doing: • Seeks a civil rights attorney to promote and advance the human and legal rights of people with disabilities as a leader with our Housing team • This position is part of management team and directly supervises the legal work of staff attorneys, paralegals and advocates. • Responsibilities include mentoring, supervising and supporting the professional development of supervised staff. • This positions also supports reporting and compliance requirements for companies programs, including preparation and submission of grant reports with other members of the leadership team. • The managing attorney or assistant managing attorney will supervise and support our team of 2 advocates and 2-4 attorneys, representing clients with disabilities to prevent evictions, investigating fair housing violations, and monitoring compliance with settlement agreements. • The managing attorney or assistant managing attorney will also develop strategies to achieve long-term organization goals using litigation, individual representation, advocacy, legislative initiatives, policy analysis, coalition building, and other strategies. • Possibility of some remote work if desired. Travel throughout the State of Maryland may be required. Responsibilities Include: • Programmatic Management & Administration • Participate as part of the DRM management team in the planning and execution of DRM goals and objectives, including long-range planning, legislative and administrative • education and technical assistance, public and media relations, budgetary planning, and staffing; • Collaborate with external coalitions, organizations, associations, etc., to advance DRM’s advocacy initiatives; • Supervise maintenance of program information necessary for grant reports, audits, applications, etc., and have first and primary responsibility for writing and submitting all • required grant applications and program performance reports within the team; and • Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or her designee. Supervision of Legal Work: • Provide supervision for attorneys, advocates and paralegals; • Provide substantive guidance, consultation, and technical assistance to staff as needed; • Monitor and review the team’s work to ensure quality, and evaluate staff performance. • Individual Casework • Managing and Assistant Managing Attorneys also may engage in individual casework and other advocacy initiatives. What is it for you: • Nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities in Maryland. • They provide free legal advocacy assistance to individuals of all ages with various types of disabilities. • works to create a more integrated and just society by ensuring equality of opportunity for people with disabilities. • outstanding benefit packages and a people-first work environment • Stable, growing company with tremendous opportunity for career advancement • Competitive compensation and benefits Employment Type: FULL_TIME Apply tot his job Apply To this Job