Staff Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

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

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 (age 60 and over) residing in Baltimore City.

Our mission is to empower older adults to age in place and thrive in their communities by offering free legal assistance in areas including:

• Estate planning and administration

• Consumer protection

• Housing disputes and foreclosure prevention

• Probate and guardianship

• Elder abuse and financial exploitation

Senior Legal Services is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide high-quality legal services to Baltimore City seniors facing civil legal challenges that threaten their housing stability, financial security, and overall well-being. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to advocate for vulnerable older adults and protect them from exploitation.

• Provide direct legal services including advice, brief services, and representation in civil matters such as:

  • Estate planning and administration (wills, powers of attorney, advance directives)

  • Housing matters (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 facilities, and community locations

• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, government agencies, and referral organizations

• Maintain accurate case records and comply with program requirements

• Active license to practice law in the State of Maryland (required)

• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills

• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to senior clients

• Ability to travel within Baltimore City for outreach and client services

• Familiarity with Baltimore City landlord/tenant law, estate planning, protective orders, and civil procedure (District Court)

• Experience working with indigent populations or in public interest or nonprofit legal services

• Demonstrated commitment to pro bono or community-focused legal work

• $67,200 – $85,000 annually

• 12 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable)

• 1 week of paid vacation after 6 months (increases to 2 weeks after 1 year)

• 10 personal leave days per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• Retirement plan with 3% employer match after one year of employment