St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center
321 East 25th Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410)366-8550
Job Description and Announcement
Staff Attorney
Company Overview: The mission of St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center is to create and preserve equal housing opportunities for low and moderate-income people, primarily in Baltimore City, and to encourage and support strong and diverse neighborhoods. St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center is seeking a dynamic attorney to join the Legal Department.
Job Summary: This position will provide legal services to eligible clients ranging from brief advice to representation. The services will be related to legal issues impacting the preservation of stable housing, including foreclosure, landlord-tenant issues, tax sales, title issues, and related real estate matters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice and direct representation to eligible clients
Maintain a caseload of housing related legal matters
Represent borrowers in foreclosure mediation
Represent homeowners and tenants in court proceedings
Draft and review legal documents and pleadings
Participate in outreach and education events in local communities
Foster collaborative relationships with related public interest organizations
Serve as a resource to other advocates and housing counselors on foreclosure prevention
Performs related duties or responsibilities, as assigned or requested
Skills and Abilities:
• J.D. and admission to Maryland bar
• Minimum of 1 year of legal experience preferred
• Commitment to organizational mission and to public interest law
• Knowledge of foreclosure law, landlord-tenant law and related real estate matters strongly preferred
• Excellent observation, analytical and decision making abilities
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated skill in understanding the legal needs of low income clients
• Ability to work well with persons from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles
• High degree of flexibility, capacity for self-management, and attention to detail
• Computer skills a must.
Physical Requirements:
This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring medium exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirement. These physical demands are required up to 85% of the time.
Apply: Send resume and letter of interest to:
Director of Human Resources
St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, Inc.
321 East 25th Street
Baltimore MD 21218 Or via email to: [email protected]
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Be sure to reference the position name in the subject line and/or cover letter.
St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer