Staff Attorney: Fair Housing (Worcester)
About The Position
CLA seeks a fair housing attorney to work in its Worcester office. The attorney will raise housing discrimination claims on behalf of tenants filing affirmative cases, defending against evictions, and seeking to access or maintain public and subsidized housing. The attorney will regularly participate in CLA's housing court lawyer-for-the day program. The attorney will also assist in the preparation of periodic grant reports. Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income and elderly clients in Central and Western Massachusetts. CLA has over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities. CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. CLA encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
Requirements
- 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
- Experience in fair housing and/or landlord-tenant work strongly preferred
- Fluency in another language in addition to English.
Responsibilities
- Raise housing discrimination claims on behalf of tenants
- Filing affirmative cases
- Defending against evictions
- Seeking to access or maintain public and subsidized housing
- Regularly participate in CLA's housing court lawyer-for-the day program
- Assist in the preparation of periodic grant reports
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
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
