STAFF ATTORNEY: EMPLOYMENT LAW (GREENFIELD)

Community Legal Aid & Affiliate • Greenfield, MA

7d • $73,000 - $109,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

CLA seeks a staff attorney to work in its Employment Law Unit. 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 CLA's office in Greenfield.

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) preferred, 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 stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed