Staff Attorney: Fair Housing (Springfield)
About The Position
CLA seeks a staff attorney to help formerly incarcerated individuals overcome the legal barriers that impede their successful re-entry into society. The attorney will assist individuals with sealing, expunging, or correcting their Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). The attorney will also assist individuals with overcoming the barriers to employment and housing posed by their criminal records, including representation before administrative agencies and in court. 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 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.
- Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to poverty law and social justice work.
- Experience working with diverse communities, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to work in a collaborative setting are important.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in re-entry work and community outreach is preferred.
- Fluency in Spanish preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with sealing, expunging, or correcting their Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).
- Assist individuals with overcoming the barriers to employment and housing posed by their criminal records, including representation before administrative agencies and in court.
- Engage in community outreach and education.
- Work closely with community partners.
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer-paid contribution of 5% gross salary
- 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 up to $500/month for qualified law school and undergraduate school loans
- Relocation reimbursement up to $2,500
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
