Senior Supervising Attorney – Fair Housing Position Available In Hampden, Massachusetts

Senior Supervising Attorney – Fair Housing Community Legal Aid (CLA) provides free civil legal assistance to low-ie and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts. CLA has over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our clientmunities. CLA seeks a Senior Supervising Attorney (SSA) to join its legal management team and oversee the work of its Western Mass. fair housing team and other assigned advocates who work on eviction and other housing issues. Among other duties, the SSA will supervise the legal work of advocates who raise housing discrimination claims on behalf of tenants filing affirmative cases, defending against evictions, and seeking to access or maintain affordable housing. This supervision will include co-counseling cases, editing pleadings and briefs, preparing attorneys for and observing them in court, and engaging in regular case reviews. The SSA will also supervise non-attorney staff. In addition, the SSA will work with CLA’s Managing Attorneys in conducting annual performance reviews of staff, and will assist in writing grant applications and reports. The candidate should be someone who ismitted to developing and coordinating systems to ensure that their team is properly supervised and supported, and that all grant deliverables are met. The candidate should be an independent thinker and have the ability to calmly and thoughtfully oversee a team that works in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment which can often be stressful for advocates. It is anticipated that the SSA will be based in CLA’s Springfield office and work at that location 2-3 days per week, plus another day each week in one of CLA’s other Western Mass. offices. Some weeks may requireing to the office more frequently, depending on the needs of staff. The SSA should also anticipate being available to field calls and s from supervisees outside normal work hours, as needed to meet urgent client needs.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Admission to Mass. Bar or entitlement to practice under a Mass. practice rule required. Must have at least five years of experience as a housing attorney, including experience litigating fair housing cases in state and federal court. Experience with low-ie populations; ability to work collaboratively; and strong supervision andmunication skills required.

COMPENSATION

The salary range is $85,000 to $120,000. 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); law school loan repayment assistance; and relocation reimbursement. CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of themunities we serve. CLA encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. Please submit your resume and cover letter online on our website: communitylegal.isolvedhire/jobs/. Alternatively, you can mail your application to Recruitment Coordinator, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

Department:

Litigation/Advocacy

Submission Deadline:

7/14/25