Legal Aid Staff Attorney (Western Mass)

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:

Re-Entry :

Help formerly incarcerated individuals overcome the legal barriers that impede their successful re-entry into society. To apply for the Re-Entry (Springfield) position, please go to https://communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1722045-12139.html To apply for the Re-Entry/Employment (Pittsfield) position, please go to: https://communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1760295-9892.html

Fair Housing :

Raise housing discrimination claims on behalf of tenants filing affirmative cases, defending against evictions, and seeking to access or maintain public and subsidized housing. To apply for the Fair Housing (Springfield) position, please go to https://communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1738971-12139.html

Temporary Family Law Attorney :

Assist clients with cases involving family law matters including divorce, child support, visitation, and custody. To apply for the Temporary Family Law Attorney position, please go to https://communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1771467-12139.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.