Legal Aid Bureau Inc.

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Director of Finance - Baltimore City Full Time Employment Opportunity: Director of Finance – Non-profit / Legal Services Legal Aid Bureau, Inc. is seeking a hands-on, dynamic, experienced, and versatile Director of Finance. This is a key senior level executive position reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer of the organization. Maryland Legal Aid is one of the premier nonprofit legal services organizations in the country. Established in 1911, Legal Aid is a private, non-profit law firm providing free legal services to low-income people throughout the state of Maryland. Headquartered in Baltimore, Legal Aid serves Baltimore City and Maryland's 23 counties from 13 office locations. Legal Aid is an independent, 501(c) (3) charitable organization that receives funding from federal, state and local governments, United Way, foundations and other private contributors. This position requires a B. S. degree in accounting augmented with a MBA and/or active CPA certification and 10+ years of related experience. Experience should include supervisory as well as nonprofit financial management or nonprofit audit experience. This position requires the ability to supervise and direct a top notch finance team responsible for the financial accounting and reporting activities of the organization. Finance Department responsibilities include internal and external financial reporting, budgeting, cash and asset management, payroll, grant administration, contract billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and sophisticated cost allocation accounting. The Director of Finance coordinates the development of financial business plans and participates in organization’s policy development as a key member of senior management. This is a very visible position and requires excellent and well developed communication skills. The Director of Finance communicates financial information to the Board of Directors and represents the organization to its financial partners, including financial institutions, foundation executives, auditors, and public officials. The successful candidate will be a high-energy, detail oriented, highly organized, hands-on professional with the proven ability to handle multiple complex tasks in a deadline driven environment. Experience should include a proven and progressive track record of achievement, career development and success in prior roles. Key skills and attributes we are looking for include: Excellent financial accounting and financial management skills. Excellent computer and spreadsheet skills. Excellent people management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong relationship-building skills. An effective implementer driven to achieve results. Superior customer service skills and a personal commitment to excellence. High degree of professionalism and diplomacy. Ability to create and implement effective financial reporting systems and controls. Ability to work well under pressure. Team oriented. A winning attitude! Maryland Legal Aid offers a stimulating and enjoyable work environment, an excellent benefit package and a competitive compensation plan commensurate with the position and responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer actively seeking diversity in our work force. If you meet our requirements, are ready for a challenge, and want to direct the financial affairs of an exceptional organization, please send your resume and cover letter.
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Paralegal - Metropolitan Maryland office Duties: Perform telephone and walk-in intake; conduct outreach and community education; assist attorneys with management of case files; conduct legal research; draft memoranda and other documents; represent low-income clients in administrative law cases under the supervision of an attorney. Areas of practice include, but are not limited to housing, consumer, bankruptcy, public benefits, and education law. Qualifications: Excellent phone and people skills required. Proficiency in legal research helpful. Experience in assisting low-income persons desired. Ability to multi-task. Proficiency/experience with legal case management systems helpful. Comfortable with using technology in an office environment. Willing to learn areas of law and apply that knowledge. Spanish language proficiency especially desirable. Salary: $29,000 and up depending on education and experience. Location: Riverdale, Maryland The position is full-time and will remain open until filled.
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Staff Attorney - General Practice - Metro Duties: Represent low-income clients in court, assist with outreach and intake as needed. Areas of practice include, but are not limited to consumer law, housing law, employment law and education law. Qualifications: Admission to Maryland Bar or bar of another jurisdiction and eligible for admission to Maryland Bar required. Legal services experience desired. Spanish language proficiency especially desirable. Salary: $50,425 and up, depending on experience. Location: 6811 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale, MD The position is full-time and will remain open until filled.
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Staff Attorney - Domestic - Metro Duties: Represent low-income clients in court, assist with outreach and intake as needed. Areas of practice include, but are not limited to domestic/family law (including contested child custody cases, divorce, support, property and domestic violence). Qualifications: Admission to Maryland Bar or bar of another jurisdiction and eligible for admission to Maryland Bar required. Family law experience desired. Spanish language proficiency especially desirable. Salary: $50,425 and up, depending on experience. Location: 6811 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale, MD The position is full-time and will remain open until filled.
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Staff Attorney -CINA - Metro Duties: Represent children in court and administrative hearings regarding Children in Need of Assistance (CINA) cases. Provide other assistance to clients, other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications: Admission to Maryland Bar or bar of another jurisdiction and eligible for admission to Maryland Bar required. Child advocacy experience desired. Spanish language proficiency especially desirable. Salary: $50,425 and up, depending on experience. Location: 6811 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale, MD The position is full-time and will remain open until filled.
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Staff Attorney - General Practice - Midwestern Maryland Duties: To perform all functions related to case work, from initial intake through representation of clients in a general practice office. Experience in consumer law required. Qualifications: Admission to Maryland Bar or bar of another jurisdiction and eligible for admission to Maryland Bar required. Spanish language proficiency is desirable. Salary: $50,425 and up, depending on experience. Location: 22 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD The position is full-time and will remain open until filled.
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Secretary - Baltimore County Duties: Typing, filing, and answering multi-phone line, greeting clients and visitors, duplicate copies of documents and materials, log incoming and outgoing mail and facsimiles, drafting and filing correspondence and legal documents. Qualifications: Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and Power Point. Must have excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must have basic knowledge of office equipment and maintenance. Excellent typing – 60wpm, must be able to produce grammatically correct documents. Excellent telephone skills are required. Salary: $31,000 and up, depending on experience. The position is full-time and will remain open until filled.
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