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Legal Aid Staff Attorney - Worcester

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Overview

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the civil legal aid program serving the low-income and elderly residents of Central and Western Massachusetts. Through CLA’s effective advocacy in more than 8,000 cases each year, some of the most vulnerable residents of the region obtain safe and stable housing; access unemployment, disability and other benefits to stabilize their income; break free from domestic violence and other abuse and exploitation; and get needed services in school. In addition, CLA’s wholly-owned subsidiary, the Central West Justice Center (CWJC), specializes in cases involving humanitarian-based immigration relief. Salary and duties

The starting salary for staff attorneys is $73,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience. Job duties for staff attorneys vary slightly based on their practice area; generally, staff attorneys interview clients and provide legal advice, information, referrals, and representation at administrative and judicial proceedings; perform legal research; negotiate with opposing parties; and participate in community and client education efforts. Current openings in Worcester

Employment Law: Assist low-wage workers with unemployment claims and with issues in the workplace involving compensation, leave, and discrimination. To apply, see the job posting at the listed site: https://communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1584596-395503.html Housing Law: Assist tenants with matters involving eviction defense, fair housing, and access to rent subsidy programs. To apply for the Fair Housing Attorney position, see the listed site: https://communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1564405-12139.html. To apply for the Temporary Housing Staff Attorney position, see: https://communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1557676-12139.html Family Law: Assist clients, primarily survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, with the full range of domestic relations cases, including divorce, restraining orders, child custody and parenting time, and child support. To apply, see the listed site: https://communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1585427-12139.html A full list of all our current staff attorney openings can be found on our website. 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.

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