Community Legal Aid · 8 hours ago
Staff Attorney: Fair Housing (Springfield)
Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $73K/yrCommunity Legal Aid (CLA) is a non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income and elderly clients in Central and Western Massachusetts. They are seeking a staff attorney to help formerly incarcerated individuals overcome legal barriers to re-entry into society, including sealing and expunging criminal records, and providing representation in administrative and court settings.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Assist individuals with sealing, expunging, or correcting their Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)
Assist individuals with overcoming barriers to employment and housing posed by their criminal records
Represent clients before administrative agencies and in court
Engage in community outreach and education
Work closely with community partners
Qualification
Required
Law students currently in their third year of law school, recent law school graduates, and more experienced attorneys are eligible to apply
Applicants should have a 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 are important
Preferred
Prior experience in re-entry work and community outreach
Fluency in Spanish
Benefits
401(k) with employer-paid contribution of 5% 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
Company
Community Legal Aid
Community Legal Aid, Inc. (CLA) provides free civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents of Central and Western Massachusetts.
Founded in 1951
51-200 employees
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