Staff Attorney: Housing (Northampton)
About The Position
CLA seeks a housing attorney to work in its Northampton office. The attorney will represent tenants in eviction cases, assist tenants facing denials or terminations from public and subsidized housing programs, and handle other housing-related matters. The attorney will regularly participate in a Housing Court lawyer-for-the-day program. The attorney will have significant client contact and will engage in community outreach and education. 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.
Requirements
- Current third-year law students, 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in landlord-tenant work or court-based law school clinical work is preferred
- Fluency in Spanish
Responsibilities
- Represent tenants in eviction cases
- Assist tenants facing denials or terminations from public and subsidized housing programs
- Handle other housing-related matters
- Regularly participate in a Housing Court lawyer-for-the-day program
- Engage in community outreach and education
Benefits
- CLA offers a very generous benefits package that includes 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); loan repayment assistance; and relocation stipend.
- CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
