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January 31, 2012
Job posting-Maryland Legal Adi, Assistant Director of Advocacy?Public Benefits
Assistant Director of Advocacy?Public Benefits
Maryland Legal Aid Bureau is hiring an Assistant Director of Advocacy (?ADA?) to provide leadership, support, and mentoring to staff on direct representation of low-income clients and will spearhead systemic, statewide advocacy related to public benefits and employment.? The ADA will work closely with advocates in Legal Aid?s 13 offices, providing consultation and support on casework and keeping staff apprised of relevant changes in policy and law relative to public benefits and employment. ?
The ADA will identify systemic barriers experienced by clients across the state, develop strategies to address those barriers (litigation, policy, other), and work in collaboration with Legal Aid staff and other organizations to implement those strategies and monitor the outcomes. Systemic advocacy undertaken by the ADA includes serving as lead and co-counsel on complex litigation, appellate advocacy, permissible legislative work, community education, and collaborative work with community organizations and other legal services providers.? The ADA also will supervise Legal Aid?s Migrant Farmworker Program.
The ADA must be familiar with legal services practice, the legal needs of low income persons, have in-depth knowledge of publicly funded cash and in-kind assistance programs and law (such as SSI, SSD, UI, SNAP, TCA and TDAP), have substantial litigation or administrative law practice experience, and have demonstrated an aggressive and innovative approach to advocacy. A working knowledge of employment law and issues facing low-income workers is highly desirable.? The ADA must also have a commitment to staff development, including hands-on involvement in formal and informal training.? The ADA must demonstrate an ability to supervise staff and otherwise meet all of the qualifications of a senior level manager for Legal Aid.
The ADA must have a law degree, plus a minimum of 5 years experience as an attorney.? Prior supervisory experience in a legal services or similar program is highly desirable. Excellent interpersonal, mentoring and communication skills (oral and written) are required, as is a mastery of basic computer skills.? The ADA must be admitted to the Maryland Bar or eligible and willing to take the first available Maryland Bar examination.? Salary is a minimum of $68,150+, depending on experience.? Interested applicants may apply by submitting cover letter and resume at www.mdlab.org or by e-mailing same to Cheryl Hystad at chystad@mdlab.org.
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