Massachusetts Law Reform Institute · 1 week ago
Senior Economic Justice Attorney with a Focus on Safety Net Programs
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expThe Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) is a nationally-recognized anti-poverty law and policy center seeking a dedicated attorney for their Economic Justice unit. The role involves leading advocacy and litigation efforts to enhance access to safety net programs like SNAP and cash assistance, while collaborating with various stakeholders to influence policy and legislative changes.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Identify, develop, and implement legislative and administrative advocacy and litigation strategies to improve and protect safety net programs in Massachusetts and nationally
Provide legal and technical support to legislators, policymakers, local legal services programs, and other advocacy and community organizations
Help build and lead coalitions of community and grassroots organizations
Respond to and work with the media on SNAP, cash benefits, and other poverty law issues
Develop and lead workshops and trainings for lawyers and community advocates
Write amicus briefs, regulatory comments, reports, policy briefs and advocacy manuals, as well as advocacy and educational materials for advocates, policymakers, clients, community members and other key stakeholders
Represent MLRI policy interests in public forums, including legislative and rulemaking hearings and on statewide task forces
Qualification
Required
J.D. and licensed (or eligible to become licensed) to practice law in Massachusetts
At least 5 to 10 years of relevant legal experience, which could include experience in direct legal services, administrative law, impact litigation, legislative advocacy, and/or policy advocacy with state and/or federal administrative agencies
Commitment to MLRI's mission to serve low-income and marginalized populations and to advance an anti-racist, community-driven advocacy agenda
Outstanding writing, legal research, and oral advocacy skills
Ability to develop and lead litigation and statewide policy advocacy initiatives, think creatively and strategically, and exercise good judgment
Ability to work confidently and carefully, both independently and as part of a team
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships outside of MLRI
Ability to flourish in a fast paced, non-bureaucratic work culture that values innovative solutions
Preferred
Experience working with or on behalf of people and communities in poverty
Knowledge, whether personal or professional, of safety net public benefits programs, especially in Massachusetts
Experience with a practice area that intersects with safety net programs such as child support, subsidized child care, child welfare, or unemployment compensation
Experience organizing or participating in coalitions of community and grassroots organizations
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
403(b) plan employer contribution of 5%
Vacation
Holiday
Winter recess
Family leave
Company
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute is a statewide nonprofit poverty law & policy center that advances economic, racial and social justice for low income people.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase