Community Legal Aid
Staff Attorney: Fair Housing – Community Legal Aid
Community Legal Aid (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, defend against evictions, and seek to access or maintain public and subsidized housing. The attorney will regularly participate in CLA's housing court lawyer-for-the-day program and assist in the preparation of periodic grant reports.
Responsibilities
Raise and pursue housing discrimination claims for tenants in affirmative action cases.
Defend tenants against eviction proceedings.
Represent tenants seeking to access or maintain public and subsidized housing.
Participate in CLA’s housing court lawyer-for-the-day program.
Assist with the preparation of periodic grant reports.
Qualifications
Recent law school graduates and more experienced attorneys are eligible to apply.
Experience in fair housing and/or landlord–tenant work strongly preferred.
Fluency in another language in addition to English.
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.
Compensation and Benefits
The starting salary for this position is $73,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience.
CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.
Benefits package includes:
401(k) with employer-paid contribution of 5% of 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
Salary Range $73,000 – $106,000 per year
Application Process Please submit your resume and cover letter online on our website. Alternatively, you can mail your application to Recruitment Coordinator, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.
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.
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Responsibilities
Raise and pursue housing discrimination claims for tenants in affirmative action cases.
Defend tenants against eviction proceedings.
Represent tenants seeking to access or maintain public and subsidized housing.
Participate in CLA’s housing court lawyer-for-the-day program.
Assist with the preparation of periodic grant reports.
Qualifications
Recent law school graduates and more experienced attorneys are eligible to apply.
Experience in fair housing and/or landlord–tenant work strongly preferred.
Fluency in another language in addition to English.
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.
Compensation and Benefits
The starting salary for this position is $73,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience.
CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.
Benefits package includes:
401(k) with employer-paid contribution of 5% of 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
Salary Range $73,000 – $106,000 per year
Application Process Please submit your resume and cover letter online on our website. Alternatively, you can mail your application to Recruitment Coordinator, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.
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.
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