Staff Attorney: Employment Law (CWJC - Worcester)
About The Position
CWJC seeks a Staff Attorney to work on Employment Law matters. The attorney will focus on handling unemployment cases and cases involving wage and hour issues, leave issues, and employment discrimination. In addition to representing individual clients, the attorney will engage in community outreach and education, and will work closely with community partners. The attorney will be based in CWJC's Worcester office. Central West Justice Center (CWJC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Community Legal Aid (CLA). Together, these two programs have over 180 staff providing a full range of civil legal services to the low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts. CWJC's core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.
Requirements
- Recent law school graduates and more experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply.
- Third year law students are also eligible to apply, but preference will be given to a licensed attorney who can start sooner.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- A demonstrated dedication to social justice and commitment to working with low-income communities.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in Spanish (written and oral), as is experience in poverty or employment law.
Responsibilities
- handling unemployment cases
- handling cases involving wage and hour issues, leave issues, and employment discrimination
- representing individual clients
- engaging in community outreach and education
- working 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)
- student loan repayment assistance
- relocation reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
