Overview: 

The Staff Attorney provides legal services to St. Ambrose clients. The particular emphasis is to provide advice and counseling on matters affecting preservation of stable housing, including employment law. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and direct representation to eligible clients
• Participate in outreach and education events in local communities
• Foster collaborative relationships with related public interest organizations
• Maintain a caseload of housing related legal matters
• Attend court hearings and foreclosure meetings, and draft legal letters, documents and pleadings as necessary

Key Qualifications:

• J.D. and admission to Maryland Bar
• Strong knowledge of civil law
• Ability to work well with persons from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles
• Knowledge of foreclosure law, landlord-tenant and related real estate matters strongly preferred
• Understanding of, and commitment to, St. Ambrose’s mission and goals

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.

Anti-Discrimination Policy:

St. Ambrose is committed to providing equal opportunities to all clients and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, age, or disability in the administration and provision of services to the public. St. Ambrose will not tolerate acts deemed to constitute discrimination or harassment based on gender, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value a diverse workforce.