National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 3 weeks ago
LEGAL AID STAFF ATTORNEY: HOUSING
Springfield, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$73K/yr - $109K/yrNational Legal Aid & Defender Association is a non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts. They are seeking a housing attorney to represent tenants in eviction cases and assist with public and subsidized housing program issues, engaging in community outreach and education.
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Responsibilities
Represent tenants in eviction cases
Assist tenants facing denials or terminations from public and subsidized housing programs
Handle other housing-related matters
Participate in a Housing Court lawyer-for-the-day program
Engage in community outreach and education
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the Massachusetts Bar or eligibility for admission
Experience in housing law and tenant advocacy
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with clients and community organizations
Commitment to serving low-income and elderly populations
Willingness to 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)
Loan repayment assistance
Relocation stipend
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
Founded in 1911
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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