Job Description
If you are passionate about advocating for justice and making a difference in the lives of low-income and elderly individuals, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Legal Aid Staff Attorney: Veterans Advocacy (Springfield)
H1: Join Our Team as a Legal Aid Staff Attorney: Veterans Advocacy (Springfield) H2: Make a Difference in the Lives of Low-Income and Elderly Individuals
Organization: Community Legal Aid (CLA) Job Title: Legal Aid Staff Attorney: Veterans Advocacy (Springfield) Experience Level: Recent law school graduates and more experienced attorneys are eligible to apply
Job Summary: Community Legal Aid (CLA) is seeking a dedicated and talented attorney to join our team and provide free civil legal assistance to low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts. The focus of this position will be on assisting veterans with a range of civil legal issues, including housing, family law, income support, and discharge status upgrades. The attorney will also engage in community outreach and education and work closely with community partners.
Responsibilities: • Provide effective client-centered advocacy for veterans • Represent tenants in eviction cases and assist tenants facing denials or terminations from public and subsidized housing programs • Assist clients with family law issues, income support, and discharge status upgrades • Engage in extensive community outreach and education • Work closely with community partners
Qualifications: • Recent law school graduates and more experienced attorneys are eligible to apply • Prior experience working with veterans and providing legal representation to tenants • Experience conducting community outreach and education • Excellent organizational, communication, and writing skills
Salary and Benefits: • Starting salary of $71,500, based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience • Generous benefits package including 401(k) with employer-paid contribution, low-cost health insurance for employees and dependents, malpractice insurance, and paid leave • Law school loan repayment assistance and relocation stipend • Hybrid work environment with a requirement to work in assigned office at least three days per week
Application Process: • Submit resume and cover letter online or by email/mail to Ingrid Liu, Recruitment Coordinator, Community Legal Aid • CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of low-income and elderly individuals by using your legal expertise to advocate for justice. Apply now for the Legal Aid Staff Attorney: Veterans Advocacy (Springfield) position at Community Legal Aid.
