TEMPORARY FAMILY LAW STAFF ATTORNEY (SPRINGFIELD MA)
About The Position
Community Legal Aid (CLA) seeks an attorney to join its Family Law Unit on a temporary basis for one year. The attorney will be based in CLA’s Springfield office and assist clients with family law matters, including divorce, child support, visitation, and custody. Most clients are anticipated to be survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes. The attorney will have significant client contact, manage an active caseload, and continue accepting new cases. The role also involves community outreach and education, collaboration with community partners—including domestic violence service providers—and potentially some grant-reporting activities. CLA is a nonprofit legal services program that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income and elderly residents of Central and Western Massachusetts. It has more than 180 staff across multiple offices and emphasizes client-centered advocacy, outreach, and partnerships with client communities. CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
Requirements
- Current third-year law students, recent law school graduates, and more experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated dedication to social justice and commitment to working with low-income communities.
Nice To Haves
- Prior family law experience, particularly working with survivors of domestic violence.
- Fluency in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with family law matters, including divorce, child support, visitation, and custody.
- Maintain significant client contact and manage an active caseload while continuing to accept new cases.
- Conduct community outreach and education.
- Work with community partners, including domestic violence service providers.
- Perform grant-reporting activities as required.
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer-paid contribution.
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
- Malpractice insurance.
- Paid leave, including four weeks of vacation, three personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays.
- Student loan repayment assistance up to $500 per month for qualified law school and undergraduate loans.
- Relocation stipend.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
