The Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland is seeking a highly organized and self-motivated individual to join its Courtroom Advocacy Project as a Paralegal. The role involves providing administrative and logistical support for in-court clinics, assisting with client intake, and supporting staff attorneys in full litigation cases.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and logistical support for in-court clinics (with an emphasis on consumer clinics on Wednesday and Friday mornings) including preparing necessary clinic forms and supplies, assisting with on-site client intake, client flow, and ensuring accurate data collection
- Enter and manage project data related to clinics, clients, and volunteers, and provide project statistics as needed for reporting and outcomes tracking
- Support CAP Attorneys in full litigation cases through client intake and consultations, research, case and document preparation and administrative assistance as requested
- Assist with organization and maintenance of documents in a paper and electronic filing system
- Maintain extensive client contact through phone, email and mail
- Provide the support necessary to contribute to the overall mission of PBRC and CAP
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in a law-related field and/or a Paralegal Certificate
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with a variety of people (including other staff, volunteers, clients, court personnel, public interest organizations, governmental entities, Board members, and donors)
- Demonstrated skills in writing, research, analysis, communications, and data management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe
- Must be available for in-court weekday clinics on Wednesdays in Baltimore City District Court and Fridays in Prince George's County District Courts and other clinics as assigned
- Must be self-directed with ability to manage time efficiently in a hybrid work environment
- Proficiency in extensive data collection and tracking
- Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational, record-keeping, and time management skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage time efficiently while working either in person or remotely
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of the principles of race and socio-economic equity and its application to PBRC's work and culture
- Demonstrated commitment to helping the community and ensuring equal access to justice
- Prior Salesforce experience preferred
- Experience with our client communities, including lived experience
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Company Overview
- Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland is a non-profit organization encouraging volunteer lawyers to offer free legal services. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://probonomd.org/.