LEGAL AID STAFF ATTORNEY: HOUSING (Central MA)

Community Legal Aid & Affiliate • Worcester, MA

11d • $73,000 - $109,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Community Legal Aid (CLA) seeks a housing attorney to work in its Worcester or Fitchburg 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. 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

• Demonstrated commitment to poverty law and social justice work
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in landlord-tenant work
• Court-based law school clinical work experience

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

• 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