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Legal Aid Staff Attorney - Worcester, United States - Community Legal Aid & Affiliate
Description
Community Legal Aid (CLA), the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income and elderly clients in Western and Central Massachusetts, seeks an attorney to join an enthusiastic, skillful team to work on housing discrimination matters.
CLA has over 150 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.CLA seeks a fair housing attorney to work in its Worcester office.
The attorney will raise housing discrimination claims on behalf of tenants filing affirmative cases, defending against evictions, and seeking to access or maintain public and subsidized housing.
The attorney will regularly participate in CLA's housing court lawyer-for-the day program. The attorney will also assist in the preparation of periodic grant reports.QUALIFICATIONS:
Recent law school graduates and more experienced attorneys are eligible to apply. Experience in fair housing and/or landlord-tenant work strongly preferred. Fluency in another language preferred, as is demonstrated experience working with diverse communities. Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a collaborative setting are important.
COMPENSATION:
The starting salary for this position is $71,500, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience.
CLA offers a very generous benefits package that includes 401(k) with employer-paid contribution; low-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents; malpractice insurance; paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays); loan repayment assistance; and relocation stipend.
CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online on our website.
Alternatively, you can submit your cover letter and resume to - or mail to Alicia Vaughan, Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.
CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
