Paralegal or Attorney Fellow (Hybrid)

Summary: Maryland Nonprofits is seeking a civil rights-oriented paralegal or attorney to promote and advance the rights of people with disabilities. The role involves monitoring litigation settlements, assisting in case preparation, and engaging in advocacy and outreach efforts throughout Maryland. Responsibilities: - Maintain an active caseload assisting individuals with disabilities in administrative and/or (for attorneys) judicial proceedings - Support public policy and litigation efforts - Conduct outreach to identify clients in need of services - Under supervision of DRM’s management and leadership teams, develop strategies to advance DRM’s advocacy priorities - Work collaboratively with community stakeholders, co-counsel, and others - Participate in coalitions and task forces with clients, constituents, and community partners on matters relevant to the civil rights of persons with disabilities - Engage in administrative and legislative advocacy at the local and state level - Travel throughout the State of Maryland Required Qualifications: - Strong commitment to DRM's core mission of ensuring the civil rights of people with disabilities to self-determination, freedom from harm, due process protections, to develop physically, emotionally and intellectually, and to participate in community life, with meaningful choices and opportunities - Strong interest in social justice and equity issues impacting the disability community - Excellent organizational and project management skills - Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, ability to communicate ideas with enthusiasm to diverse audiences - (For attorneys) Ability to research and analyze legal issues, develop and execute a variety of advocacy strategies, and conduct legal research - Ability to work independently and to establish and maintain effective working relationships and collaborate with colleagues in a team environment - Excellent analytical and writing skills - Ability to successfully manage multiple work priorities and work under deadlines - Access to reliable transportation to conduct ‘field' visits Preferred Qualifications: - J.D. degree from an accredited law school - Licensed to practice law in Maryland, or admitted after sitting for next available Bar exam - Experience with one or more of the following: Maryland landlord-tenant law, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and/or the Americans with Disabilities Act; Maryland Medicaid law - Experience working directly with persons with disabilities - A demonstrated interest or background in public interest work, particularly related to disability rights issues - Life experience with a disability - Fluency in American Sign Language or Spanish Required Skills: Legal research, Advocacy strategies, Maryland landlord-tenant law, Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Maryland Medicaid law, American Sign Language, Cross-cultural communication, Analytical skills, Spanish, Project management Benefits: Excellent medical insurance, Employer-paid dental, prescription, vision, life, and disability insurance, Pre-tax savings plans, A retirement savings opportunity with generous employer contributions, Opportunities for telecommuting policy, Employee reimbursement for some or all of the cost of spouse or partner-paid health insurance premiums up to an established maximum amount, Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick time, and more