Salary Range: $96,000.00 To $115,000.00 Annually
Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) advocates with and for Marylanders experiencing poverty to achieve equity and social justice through free civil legal services, community collaboration, and systemic change.
Since 1911, Maryland Legal Aid has provided high-quality legal aid to vulnerable, low-income people and communities – helping to remedy their civil legal issues and become empowered to overcome challenges, achieve stability and independence, and reach their goals. MLA also identifies and seeks to remedy systemic barriers. MLA’s core work includes eviction and foreclosure prevention, family law, children’s rights, consumer protection, securing public benefits, and access to healthcare. MLA advocates operate primarily through the courts, via individual representation of indigent clients, but also engage in impact litigation, public communication and outreach, and policy advocacy.
Through this holistic approach, Maryland Legal Aid serves to amplify the voices of tens of thousands of economically disadvantaged and vulnerable Marylanders each year and seeks to be a leader in the legal services field nationwide.
JOB SUMMARY
MLA seeks an experienced attorney with expertise in Maryland and federal law to serve as its Deputy Advocacy Director for Public Benefits. Working closely with the Advocacy Director for Administrative Law, this position will help lead and support litigation and policy advocacy, provide training and substantive guidance for legal staff in MLA’s 12 offices across the State, ensure compliance, and help craft impactful strategies to significantly benefit low-income Marylanders and combat poverty.
The Deputy Advocacy Director for Public Benefits is part of MLA’s Statewide Advocacy Support (SAS) Unit, made up of Advocacy Directors who have deep expertise in their areas of practice. Like those Directors, the Deputy Advocacy Director will work in close collaboration with MLA’s local office staff and will provide supervision and support for staff working in the SAS Unit. The Deputy Advocacy Director will also work closely with the Advocacy Director for Community Lawyering and Development, to support community-driven efforts to improve and address systemic challenges and promote economic justice. The Deputy Advocacy Director will have experience with multiple advocacy tools, including litigation, policy advocacy, and community education.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Litigation & Policy Advocacy
Leadership, Supervision, Training, & Mentoring
QUALIFICATIONS:
Application Process
Anyone interested in applying must send an updated resume, cover letter, and writing sample via the online application. Candidates are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline of Friday, July 25, 2025, to ensure their applications receive early consideration. However, the application period will remain open until the position is filled.
Schedule, Travel, Salary, and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $96,000 - $115,000, based on experience. In addition, MLA provides employees with a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k)retirement plan, 3 weeks paid time off, paid sick leave, 14 annual paid holidays, and more!
MLA has a flexible approach to hybrid work that recognizes the benefits of both remote work and the importance of in-office work for managers and supervisors. The specific schedule can be discussed during the hiring process.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Maryland Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace, reflective of our core values, for all employees.
Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) advocates with and for Marylanders experiencing poverty to achieve equity and social justice through free civil legal services, community collaboration, and systemic change.
Since 1911, Maryland Legal Aid has provided high-quality legal aid to vulnerable, low-income people and communities – helping to remedy their civil legal issues and become empowered to overcome challenges, achieve stability and independence, and reach their goals. MLA also identifies and seeks to remedy systemic barriers. MLA’s core work includes eviction and foreclosure prevention, family law, children’s rights, consumer protection, and securing public benefits, access to healthcare, MLA advocates operate primarily through the courts, via individual representation of indigent clients, but also engage in impact litigation, public communication and outreach, and policy advocacy.
Through this holistic approach, Maryland Legal Aid serves to amplify the voices of tens of thousands of economically disadvantaged and vulnerable Marylanders each year and seeks to be a leader in the legal services field nationwide.