Supervising Attorney — Tenant Right to Counsel Project

Job overview

The Supervising Attorney — Tenant Right to Counsel Project role is onsite in Frederick, MD, with a salary range of $96,000–$110,000 per year. Maryland Legal Aid’s Midwestern Maryland office serves clients through the Tenant Right to Counsel Project. The organization provides free civil legal services to Marylanders experiencing poverty. The attorney plans and oversees unit work, supervises staff, ensures quality legal representation, and maintains a caseload. The role also represents clients in housing-related matters and supports outreach, advocacy, and local implementation of eviction counsel efforts.

What you'll do

• Plan and assign unit legal work
• supervise, guide, and evaluate staff
• monitor case handling and support professional development
• handle a caseload
• conduct client intake and referrals
• represent clients in district and circuit courts in Washington, Frederick, and Carroll counties
• support outreach, education, grant reporting, and local Access to Counsel in Evictions efforts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

supervising attorney

tenant right to counsel project

frederick md

maryland legal aid

civil legal services

landlord-tenant law

housing advocacy

staff supervision

client representation

eviction counsel

$96k–$110k annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• three weeks of paid time off
• paid sick leave
• and 14 annual paid holidays.

Why this role

Requires a J.D. and admission to practice in Maryland or eligibility for admission. The posting prefers at least two years of formal supervisory or leadership experience and requires five or more years as a practicing attorney. Future hybrid flexibility may be possible after onboarding.

About the employer

Maryland Legal Aid is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.