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Legal Aid Staff Attorney (Western Mass)
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Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the civil legal aid program serving the low-income and elderly residents of Central and Western Massachusetts. Through CLA’s effective advocacy in more than 8,000 cases each year, some of the most vulnerable residents of the region obtain safe and stable housing; access unemployment, disability and other benefits to stabilize their income; break free from domestic violence and other abuse and exploitation; and get needed services in school. In addition, CLA’s wholly-owned subsidiary, the Central West Justice Center (CWJC), specializes in cases involving humanitarian-based immigration relief.
The starting salary for staff attorneys is $73,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience. Job duties for staff attorneys vary slightly based on their practice area; generally, staff attorneys interview clients and provide legal advice, information, referrals, and representation at administrative and judicial proceedings; perform legal research; negotiate with opposing parties; and participate in community and client education efforts.
Our current openings in Western Massachusetts include:
- Housing Law: Assist tenants with matters involving eviction defense, fair housing, and access to rent subsidy programs. To apply for the Housing position in Greenfield, please go to: https://communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1555974-12139.html. To apply for the Staff Attorney: Housing and Homelessness in Springfield, please go to: https://communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1539918-12139.html.
- Immigration Law (CWJC): Assist immigrants in removal proceedings and help clients apply for relief under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and for other forms of relief including U and T visas, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and asylum. To apply, please go to: https://communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1562692-12139.html.
A full list of all our current staff attorney openings can be found on our website.
CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. CLA encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the civil legal aid program serving the low-income and elderly residents of Central and Western Massachusetts. Through CLA’s effective advocacy in more than 8,000 cases each year, some of the most vulnerable residents of the region obtain safe and stable housing; access unemployment, disability and other benefits to stabilize their income; break free from domestic violence and other abuse and exploitation; and get needed services in school. In addition, CLA’s wholly-owned subsidiary, the Central West Justice Center (CWJC), specializes in cases involving humanitarian-based immigration relief.
The starting salary for staff attorneys is $73,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience. Job duties for staff attorneys vary slightly based on their practice area; generally, staff attorneys interview clients and provide legal advice, information, referrals, and representation at administrative…
Benefits
- Low-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
- Generous 401(k) Employer-Paid Contribution
- Paid Time Off (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays)
- Paid Parent Leave (in addition to the MA PFML)
- Malpractice insurance
- Parking/Transit Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Relocation Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- Low-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
- Generous 401(k) Employer-Paid Contribution
- Paid Time Off (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays)
- Paid Parent Leave (in addition to the MA PFML)
- Malpractice insurance
- Parking/Transit Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Relocation Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
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How to Apply
Please apply to the position listed on our careers page.
Please apply to the position listed on our careers page.
