The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault’s mission is to help prevent sexual assault, advocate for accessible, compassionate care for survivors of sexual violence, and work to hold offenders accountable.MCASA includes the Sexual Assault Legal Institute, which provides direct legal services to survivors, Policy Projects addressing systemic change, and a Program Division which includes training, technical assistance, and prevention designed to respond to and end sexual violence in Maryland. This position will help develop Maryland’s capacity to respond to Human Sex Trafficking through Maryland’s Coordinated Action Against Sex Trafficking, help support policy development, and handle a small caseload. To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit https://mcasa.org/who-we-are/jobs-internships.

Based in the Circuit Courts for Carroll County, Baltimore City, and Baltimore County, the Protective Order Advocacy and Representation Project (POARP) represents victims of domestic violence in proceedings to obtain Protective Orders, enforce Protective Orders through contempt, and modify existing Protective Orders. While there is opportunity and a policy regarding remote work, the position requires frequent in-person court appearances, as well as time in the courthouse offices.

To learn more about this job opportunity and to apply, please visit http://www.wlcmd.org/employment/.

Disability Rights Maryland (DRM) seeks a civil rights attorney to promote and advance the human and legal rights of people with disabilities as a member of our Developmental Disabilities and Healthcare team.

The attorney represents clients in judicial and administrative proceedings, engages in systemic advocacy and policy work, monitors the implementation of complex systemic reform efforts, conducts outreach and education, and provides legal advice and technical assistance to people with disabilities, their families, and other stakeholders.

To learn more and to apply, please visit https://disabilityrightsmd.org/careers/.

Disability Rights Maryland (DRM) seeks three civil rights attorneys to promote and advance the human and legal rights of people with disabilities as leaders of our Developmental Disabilities and Healthcare team, and our Mental Health team.

These positions are part of DRM’s management team and directly supervise the legal work of staff attorneys, paralegals and advocates. Responsibilities include mentoring, supervising and supporting the professional development of staff attorneys, paralegals and advocates. These positions also support reporting and compliance requirements for DRM’s programs, including preparation and submission of grant reports with other members of the leadership team.

To learn more and to apply, please visit https://disabilityrightsmd.org/careers/.

The WLC is seeking a Director of Development and Communications. Full-time position in its Towson, MD administrative office. The Director of Development and Communications plays a key administrative role in achieving our mission, including interacting with donors, the WLC Board of Directors, the public, and volunteers. The Director of Development and Communications will perform the tasks required to implement the development (fundraising) and communications plan and strategies, will coordinate the work of other Women’s Law Center staff as necessary to support successful implementation of the plan, and will facilitate the Board’s efforts to raise funds.

To learn more and to apply, please visit http://www.wlcmd.org/employment/.

A cellist brought their cello to a shop for evaluation. Without the musician’s knowledge or consent, the shop took the instrument apart for restoration and sale. The cello was later returned with severe damage, and the musician seeks monetary compensation. The artist has phone recordings and photographs to support the case.

Each case listed by Maryland Volunteer Lawyer for the Arts has undergone an income verification process and intake. To learn more about this case opportunity, please contact Sarah Scalet by email at sarah@mdvla.org.

The Women’s Law Center of Maryland, Inc. is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney for its Family Law Hotline. The Hotline is open weekdays (unless the Court is closed) from 9:30 am-4:30 pm. The position is part-time, 17.5 per week (Monday-Friday when the court is open from 9:30 am -1 pm). Substitution for other Hotline attorneys as needed and available. Some benefits offered on a pro rata basis. Position is located off-site at your home or office.

To learn more about this opportunity, please visit http://www.wlcmd.org/employment/.

A designer did work for a company without a contract and is now disputing payment terms with the other party and would like to either come to an agreement about payment or have the other party stop using their design.

Each case listed by Maryland Volunteer Lawyer for the Arts has undergone an income verification process and intake. To learn more about this case opportunity, please contact Sarah Scalet by email at sarah@mdvla.org.

A nonprofit needs assistance reviewing and updating its existing conflict of interest policy/agreement for its Board of Directors.

Each case listed by Maryland Volunteer Lawyer for the Arts has undergone an income verification process and intake. To learn more about this case opportunity, please contact Sarah Scalet by email at sarah@mdvla.org.

A small business owner seeks assistance to draft a new independent contractor agreement.

Each case listed by Maryland Volunteer Lawyer for the Arts has undergone an income verification process and intake. To learn more about this case opportunity, please contact Sarah Scalet by email at sarah@mdvla.org.

A multidisciplinary artist, who receives income from the social security disability program, plans to establish a small business. The artist seeks legal guidance in forming a business (including the appropriate business entity type) and understanding potential implications to their social security income.

Each case listed by Maryland Volunteer Lawyer for the Arts has undergone an income verification process and intake. To learn more about this case opportunity, please contact Sarah Scalet by email at sarah@mdvla.org.

Community Legal Services of Prince George’s County, Inc., is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney to join our Domestic Violence Wellness program. This position is in-person at our courthouse clinic with occasional work from home. The attorney will advise and represent clients seeking Protective Orders. The attorney will also work with the clients to provide referrals for services and representation to individuals after their hearings. The attorney will work with the family law attorneys and legal assistants to address the needs of the client for additional services, including representation in divorce, custody, and other cases.

For additional details, please visit https://www.clspgc.org/whats-happening/were-hiring/.

Community Legal Serivces of Prince George’s County, Inc., is seeking attorneys to provide representation to tenants at their Failure to Pay Rent hearings through our same-day tenant representation program. Stipends are available. CLS provides training, malpractice insurance coverage, mentoring, and support to our volunteers. Out-of-state attorneys are welcomed. CLS and the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland have put together a training on how to represent tenants in Prince George’s County rent court. This training includes Landlord/Tenant rules and perspectives, issue spotting in Failure to Pay Rent complaints, and practical advice for handling cases.

If you wish to take this training, have questions about the program, or want to sign up to represent tenants at their rent court hearings, please contact Kayla Williams, Esq. at williams@clspgc.org. Participating attorneys must commit to volunteer to staff two clinics or take two landlord/tenant cases within one year of completing the training.

Disability Rights Maryland (DRM) seeks an experienced full-time attorney to promote and advance the human and legal rights of people with disabilities as the manager of our Mental Health team. DRM, a private, non-profit law firm, is a recognized leader in disability rights and the Congressionally mandated Protection and Advocacy organization for individuals with disabilities in Maryland.

To learn more about this job opportunity and apply, please visit https://disabilityrightsmd.org/careers/.

About the PBRC Litigation Skills Series:

Each meeting typically runs from noon to 2 pm on a Friday and includes three components: a 75-minute skills training; a 20-minute exercise; and a 20-minute mentoring roundtable, where attendees can bring up litigation questions they’re currently facing (whether related to the presentation topic or not), and get input from the group.

To learn more about the training and to register, please visit Litigation Skills Series: Working with Interpreters | Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland (probonomd.org).

Art Law Clinics pair volunteer attorneys with artists for a 30-minute consultation to go over their short-form legal issues related to their creative endeavors. This aids artists seeking to define their legal issue prior to receiving full legal representation. Clinics occur once a month, usually on a Saturday between 1-4 PM.

To learn more about how to volunteer for this opportunity, please contact Sarah Scalet at sarah@mdvla.org.

MVLS is seeking volunteer attorneys for its “My Home, My Deed, My Legacy” clinic on February 28, 2023 (3-7 pm) in Cherry Hill (Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center – 201 Reedbird Ave, Baltimore, MD 21225). Volunteer attorneys assist homeowners with identifying basic estate and deed issues to increase their housing stability. This is an indoor event, and we will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely as the health and safety of our staff, clients, and volunteers is our priority. Volunteers will be required to be vaccinated, social distancing guidelines will be in place, and all staff, clients and volunteers will be required to wear a face mask during the clinic. MVLS will provide volunteers with instructions at the clinic, and there are more comprehensive training resources available for continuing representation.

To register to volunteer for this clinic, please visit My Home, My Deed, My Legacy Clinic – Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (mvlslaw.org).

Learn about Tax Sale Foreclosure in Baltimore City! This is a basic training available to lawyers and housing counselors who are interested in volunteering to assist homeowners and/or nonprofit groups facing tax sale foreclosure in Baltimore City. This training is a joint project between Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) and PBRC’s Home Preservation Project, and is free to lawyers who agree to attend one Baltimore City tax sale clinic and accept at least one pro bono tax foreclosure case within one year of registering. This training is also free to housing counselors who agree to attend one Baltimore City tax sale clinic within one year of registering.

To learn more and to register today, please visit https://probonomd.org/tax-sale.

Art Law Clinics pair volunteer attorneys with artists for a 30-minute consultation to go over their short-form legal issues related to their creative endeavors. This aids artists seeking to define their legal issue prior to receiving full legal representation. Clinics occur once a month, usually on a Saturday between 1-4 PM.

This clinic will be held in-person at Creative Alliance on Saturday, March 18th.

To learn more about how to volunteer for this opportunity, please contact Sarah Scalet at sarah@mdvla.org.

Assist PASS Maryland with providing legal representation for eligible clients in need of expungement for the purposes of promoting self- sufficiency.

If you are interested, please contact Victoria Lee at vlee@passmaryland.org

The Women’s Law Center of Maryland operates an Employment Law Hotline every Tuesday and Friday from 9:30 am to 1 pm, and on the first Thursday of every month, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. We are seeking more volunteers on the hotline, hoping you will take 2-4 shifts a year. Volunteers need some experience in employment law, so you can screen the calls effectively. For attorneys new to employment law, you can view an online training on Employment Law 101 through the following link. The shift can be done from your office (or anywhere with a phone). You are eligible to receive referrals of cases that come in through the hotline, if desired.

If you would like to volunteer, call 410-321-8761 or download a volunteer application. For more information, call Lynette Whitfield at 410-321-8761 or email at lwhitfield@wlcmd.org.

House of Ruth is looking for experienced family law lawyers who have handled protective cases before to represent clients. House of Ruth will provide malpractice insurance.

If interested, please contact Deena Hausner at dhausner@hruthmd.org.

HCBF is seeking volunteer attorneys to assist with their weekly legal advice clinic held each Tuesday from noon-1pm via telephone. Call HCBF, 410-836-0123, for available time slots. Areas of law include family, employment, criminal, estates and wills, and civil.

DRM, a private, non-profit law firm, is a leader in disability rights and the Congressionally-mandated Protection and Advocacy organization for individuals with disabilities in Maryland. We provide free legal services and advocacy to persons with disabilities in Maryland. DRM envisions a world where people with disabilities are fully included in the workplace, neighborhoods and all aspects of community life. Our mission is to work with people with disabilities to participate fully in all aspects of community life, and champion their rights to self-determination, dignity, equality, opportunity, and freedom from discrimination and harm.

To learn more about how you can volunteer, visit https://disabilityrightsmd.org/.

Talk with a volunteer lawyer for up to 20 minutes about your civil, non-family legal problem for free! Issues that may be addressed include:

• Debt and bankruptcy
• Landlord/Tenant questions
• Real estate
• Employment and wage claim issues
• Contracts, warranties and/or consumer disputes
• Wills, estate planning, probate, living wills

“Ask a Lawyer in the Library” is held every Wednesday of the month from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and on the third Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

To learn more about this event and to register, please visit the link here.

SLS is seeking volunteer lawyers to advise clients on a variety of consumer debt and bankruptcy issues. During this time of financial uncertainty, many seniors are unable to make ends meet. They need your legal advice about issues like: having a judgment entered against them, defending against harassing collections efforts, negotiating a settlement with their creditors, considering bankruptcy, and more.

Interested lawyers can contact Jacqueline A. Jones at 410-396-5605 and/or jjones@baltimorebar.org.

 

CHANA, a program of the Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore, provides crisis intervention, education and consultation, and advocates for community awareness, safety and healing. With your help, we envision an aware and responsive community where all individuals are empowered to live with security and self-determination.

CHANA is looking for volunteers to provide consultations and representation to domestic violence, sexual abuse and elder abuse clients in the areas of family, tax, employment, bankruptcy, guardianship law. Lawyers with experience working with victims and survivors of trauma preferred.

If interested, please contact Alicia Bickoff at abickoff@associated.org.

DVS Legal Services is looking for volunteers to represent victims of domestic violence in protective order hearings. DVS will provide insurance for the cases and some mentoring. Experience with these types of cases is preferred.

If interested, please contact Amy Palumbo at apalumbo@dvslegalservices.com

Recognizing that young people convicted of serious crimes are capable of changing and safely rejoining society, the Maryland General Assembly in April 2021 enacted the Juvenile Restoration Act (JRA). Effective October 1, 2021, this act allows people who have served at least 20 years of a sentence for a crime committed when they were under the age of 18 to file a motion asking the court to reduce their sentence. In light of the number of people who will need legal assistance, the Office of the Public Defender (OPD) is recruiting and training private attorneys who are willing to represent one or more people pro bono in their effort to obtain their freedom.

To learn more, please visit the link here or you can can sign up by emailing Brian Saccenti at brian.saccenti@maryland.gov.

Mid–Shore Pro Bono is currently accepting calls for civil legal assistance, especially older people in need of end of life planning documents, including a medical health directive, will, and power of attorney. We need volunteer lawyers to provide remote legal assistance including counseling calls and document preparation.

To volunteer, please e-mail Meredith Lathbury Girard, Esq., Managing Attorney at: mgirard@midshoreprobono.org.

Volunteers are needed in multiple subject areas, including family law, landlord-tenant, debt collection, peace and protective orders, expungement, and foreclosure. You can assist unrepresented individuals by providing online live chat legal help from the comfort of your office or home! Training on MCLA’s online live chat legal services will take place via webinar.

Please complete the pro bono interest survey here: https://mdcla.org/probono/.

TurnAround, Inc. is looking for experienced family law and civil lawyers who can assist with protective orders, divorce/custody, landlord/tenant and employment matters. TurnAround provides comprehensive services to survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence and human trafficking. TurnAround is unable to provide malpractice insurance.

If interested, please contact please contact Amanda Rodriguez at arodriguez@turnaroundinc.org.

Community Law Center provides legal services to communities and nonprofit organizations throughout Maryland to promote stronger nonprofits and more vibrant neighborhoods. Our Pro Bono Program matches volunteer lawyers with nonprofits seeking assistance on legal matters.

For more information and to register for our pro bono program, please visit the following link.

Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
MVLS offers mentorship, malpractice insurance, and trainings. Take on a full representation case, provide help through a legal clinic, or accept a reduced fee family law case through Judicare. Learn new areas of law, meet leaders in the field, and gain valuable courtroom experience while making a difference. MVLS clients need the legal help you can provide to win their struggles against instability and poverty.

Find out more and sign up today at http://mvlslaw.org/apply-volunteer-lawyer/.

Help low income Marylanders with the Montgomery County Bar Foundation. To access information pertaining to the Pro Bono Program: https://www.barmont.org/general/custom.asp?page=116. You can direct any questions to Deborah Mantilla Craven, Pro Bono Program Coordinator, at Debbie@mcbfprobono.org or 301.762.5831.

To learn more about pro bono service in eviction prevention in Baltimore City and Baltimore County, contact PBRC’s Tenant Volunteer of the Day Program at:

Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland
Katherine S. Davis, Esq.
Director – Courtroom Advocacy Project (CAP)
443.703.3049
kdavis@probonomd.org

MVLS Volunteer Attorney Obligations

• Attorney must execute the Judicare contract.
• Absent exceptional circumstances, attorney must represent client through the life of the case, even after a Judicare case has exceeded the maximum reimbursement of hours.
• Representation includes entering appearance in the client’s legal action.
• Attorney may not charge the Client legal fees for legal work provided. 
• Attorney is not obligated to pay any filing fees or other court costs on behalf of the client.  Attorney must seek to have fees waived by the court.
• Attorney should submit reimbursement for litigation expenses to PBRC, and any remaining expenses should be paid by the client.
• Litigation Expenses. Requests for litigation reimbursement need to be submitted to the Pro Bono Resource Center.  To get more information or the required forms, visit www.probonomd.org/litigation-fund-policy.

Attorney Payment

• Complete instructions are included in the Judicare contract.
  • An attorney is paid $100 per hour up to a maximum of 30 hours ($3,000) per case for legal services provided.
    • Judicare funds can only be used for legal services.  It does not include other staff work, fees, travel time, etc.
  • Invoices
    • Invoices should be submitted quarterly during representation.  Invoices must specify name of client, case number, and a description of legal services provided with the dates and time of service in 10 minute increments.
    • Request for payment must include:
      • Detailed invoice
      • Case Update or Closure form
        • If case is closed –Any final legal documents (court order, etc.)
    • Payments are generally provided within 30 days of submission.
      • The final $500 in fees will be held until the case is closed.

Questions?

Margaret Henn, Director of Program Management, 443-451-4067 or mhenn@mvlslaw.org
Makeisha Gibson, Senior Paralegal, 443-451-4072 or mgibson@mvlslaw.org

Do you have more than three years of family law experience?

Are you an attorney who would like to handle a Judicare case (contested custody) in Baltimore County at a reduced fee? Download a volunteer application.

For more information: www.wlcmd.org/how-we-help/judicare-project

Do you have more than three years of family law experience?

Are you an attorney who would like to handle a Judicare (family law) case at a reduced fee? Download a volunteer registration form.

For more information: https://midshoreprobono.org/volunteering-for-mspb/lawyers/

Do you have more than three years of family law experience?

Are you an attorney who would like to handle a Judicare case (family law) in Montgomery County at a reduced fee? Download a volunteer application.

For more information: www.barmont.org/page/116

Do you have more than three years of family law experience?

Are you an attorney who would like to handle a Judicare case (family law) in Allegany County at a reduced fee? Please call Allegany Law at 301-722-3390.

For more information: www.alleganylaw.com/volunteer/

Do you have more than three years of family law experience?

Are you an attorney who would like to handle a Judicare case (family law) in Prince George’s County at a reduced fee? Fill out a volunteer application.

For more information: www.clspgc.org/get-involved/volunteer/