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Housing Legal Aid Staff Attorney - Fitchburg

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Community Legal Aid & Affiliate

Worcester, MA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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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. 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 Worcester include:
Housing :
represent tenants in eviction cases, assist tenants facing denials or terminations from public and subsidized housing programs, and handle other housing-related matters. To apply for the
Legal Aid Staff Attorney:
Housing, please go to: https://communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1677908-12139.html A full list of all our current staff attorney openings can be found on our website . 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. 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.