Full-Time Paralegal, Housing Unit GBLS

Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation • Boston, MA

308d • $71,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to low-income 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 partnerships with our client communities. CLA seeks an attorney to assist veterans with a range of civil legal issues. The focus of the attorney's work will be on housing, including representing tenants in eviction cases and assisting tenants facing denials or terminations from public and subsidized housing programs. The attorney may also assist clients with family law issues, income support, and discharge status upgrades. In addition to representing individual clients, the attorney will engage in extensive community outreach and education and will work closely with community partners. The attorney will be based in CLA's Springfield office.

Requirements

• Law students currently in their third year of law school, recent law school graduates, and more experienced attorneys are eligible to apply.
• Prior experience working with veterans.
• Experience providing legal representation to tenants.
• Experience conducting community outreach.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterans with a range of civil legal issues.
• Focus on housing, including representing tenants in eviction cases.
• Assist tenants facing denials or terminations from public and subsidized housing programs.
• Assist clients with family law issues, income support, and discharge status upgrades.
• Engage in extensive community outreach and education.
• Work closely with community partners.

Benefits

• 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.
• Relocation stipend.
• Hybrid work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree