Supervising Attorney, Benefits Unit – SCCLS

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The Organization:

South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (SCCLS), along with its subsidiary the Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts, is a vibrant and growing non-profit legal aid program where our core mission is to fight injustice and poverty by advocating on behalf of low-income individuals and families across Southeastern Massachusetts, the Cape, and Islands in civil matters when their basic needs are at stake. The organization prioritizes legal services in housing, public benefits, elder law, domestic relations, employment, education, immigration, and consumer matters.

With a staff of over 100, SCCLS is the principal provider of civil legal aid in the region. We operate from offices in Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, and Hyannis. Our team provides representation and litigation services to thousands of people each year, while also delivering a wide range of community outreach and educational programs. We seek candidates who are committed to advancing equal access to justice and opportunity through client-centered advocacy. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to delivering impactful legal services to some of the most vulnerable members of our communities.

The Role:

SCCLS seeks to hire a Supervising Attorney to lead the advocacy staff of the Benefits Unit. The Benefits Unit provides legal advice and representation to people who need income and related supports from state and federal programs including but not limited to cash assistance, supplemental nutrition assistance (SNAP or food stamps), unemployment insurance, federal disability benefits from the Social Security Administration, and Medicaid (MassHealth) and child care benefits. The Benefits Unit works often in collaboration with SCCLS’ Elder Law Unit.

The Supervising Attorney will be primarily responsible for the running of the Benefits Unit and physically located in any of the law offices of SCCLS (Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, or Hyannis). The Supervising Attorney will mentor and supervise staff attorneys and paralegal case handlers, manage intake, develop impact/affirmative litigation and systemic advocacy, coordinate and report on grant projects, and provide legal leadership in working with other staff to prioritize legal issues. The Supervising Attorney will participate in state-wide initiatives related to all government benefits. The Supervising Attorney participates in Practice-wide management discussions and decision-making and is responsible for maintaining relationships with other stakeholders in the legal, court, and service communities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. In partnership with the organization’s leadership team and management, develop and implement an articulated vision for benefits advocacy that includes high quality direct legal representation and addressing underlying systemic issues;
  2. Maintain a small and strategic caseload in state and federal administrative and court proceedings;
  3. Effectively engage with the organization’s leadership team, advocacy staff, community groups and organizations, and the statewide community to develop and manage strategic initiatives, community needs assessments, and to respond to emerging trends and changing policies affecting benefits issues;
  4. Develop, support, and oversee the systemic advocacy and litigation of the Benefits Unit;
  5. Assist in developing/revising standards of practice and ensure adherence to program and case handling standards, funder requirements and the highest professional standards using regular case review and other supervision standards and practices to develop the skills of the advocacy staff and ensure their professional development;
  6. Ensure advocacy staff is actively engaged with other program advocates, local community groups and organizations, and the statewide advocacy community to identify and address legal issues confronting our diverse and low income communities;
  7. Collaborate and partner with SCCLS’ Elder Law Unit Supervising Attorney to accomplish the above duties and responsibilities; and
  8. Work with the fellow management, Deputy Director and Executive Director to ensure grant compliance where appropriate.

Qualifications:

  1. Admitted in MA or eligible for admission;
  2. At least 5 years of legal practice experience with substantive expertise in benefits law and civil rights issues required;
  3. Experience representing clients seeking federal disability benefits from the Social Security Administration preferred
  4. Experience supervising desirable;
  5. Understanding or experience with intersecting systems affecting benefits insecurity desirable;
  6. Significant experience with advocacy in a variety of forums including federal, state, and appellate courts, administrative agencies, and/or legislative bodies;
  7. Strong leadership and mentoring skills and a leadership style that inspires and encourages professional growth in others;
  8. Demonstrated ability to identify and respond to emerging issues and policies affecting low-income clients;
  9. Ability to foster inclusivity, equity and humility when working with clients, colleagues and in supervising staff at the intersection of multiple identities, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, immigration status, religion, physical and mental disability, and/or limited English proficiency;
  10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  11. Capacity to facilitate groups and meetings equitably with a framework that embraces equity principles;
  12. Ability to engage effectively in person and remotely with people from diverse cultures, with diverse opinions and values, including with staff, volunteers, students, community members and funders;
  13. Fluency in a second language which reflects our client communities (Spanish, Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Khmer) desirable.

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting salary for the position will be $86,500 with increases based on experience and is based on a collective bargaining agreement scale enhanced for supervisory role with yearly standard increases, multi-lingual annual increment for demonstrated language skills. Benefits package: health and dental with supplemental coverage, life insurance, disability, flexible spending account, 403(b), loan forgiveness. Generous paid leave including sick, vacation, personal and holidays.

Apply:

Submit letter of interest, resume and legal writing sample by email to: LThelin@sccls.org with Subject Line: SCCLS Supervising Attorney Benefits. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

South Coastal Counties Legal Services and its subsidiary are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on age, class, color, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. We strive to foster a healthy, inclusive environment where all staff, clients, and community members are valued, empowered and recognized.

Senior Economic Justice Attorney – MLRI

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Deadline for Application: This is a high priority hire. Application materials will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis; qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their application materials as soon as possible. 

Position Overview

The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) seeks a dynamic, creative and experienced attorney with a strong commitment to economic, racial, and social justice to join MLRI’s Economic Justice unit. This is an opportunity to be part of the resistance to federal cuts by helping lead legislative and administrative advocacy and impact litigation to improve and protect access to critical safety net programs in Massachusetts and nationally, including but not limited to SNAP and cash assistance.

About MLRI’s Economic Justice Practice

MLRI’s Economic Justice advocates are SNAP and cash benefit experts and respected leaders in Massachusetts and nationally. It is a collaborative team of experienced and effective advocates with a proven track record of advancing justice for very low-income people. Our economic justice work is central to MLRI’s anti-poverty mission, and this position presents exciting opportunities to undertake high impact litigation and advocacy:

Opportunity to be part of a collaborative team of SNAP and cash benefit experts and respected Massachusetts and national leaders.

  • We fight for economic, racial, and social justice in the State House and the courthouse, in state and federal administrative agencies, and in Congress.
  • We have a long and demonstrated track record of success removing red tape and barriers to accessing public benefits and maximizing benefit amounts for vulnerable low-income households to help eligible families and individuals get – and stay – connected to SNAP and cash assistance.
  • We lead or co-lead statewide coalitions, legislative campaigns, and state and federal administrative policy advocacy in close partnership with community groups and people with lived experience of poverty and racial and economic justice.

Opportunity to do groundbreaking anti-poverty policy advocacy in a nationally recognized, multi-issue statewide legal services organization with stable funding.

  • MLRI experts in other units – available for consultation and collaboration – include specialists in immigration, housing, health care, language access, family law/DV, and child welfare.
  • MLRI is not subject to Legal Services Corporation (LSC) restrictions and receives de minimis federal funding.

Opportunity to be part of the resistance to federal cuts.

  • We can make and have made progress towards economic justice in Massachusetts through our strong relationships with state leaders.
  • We raised cash assistance grants by 45% in the past five years.
  • We participate in and help shape challenges to federal policies and practices.

Opportunity to pursue groundbreaking class action litigation to protect access to critical safety net programs.

  • We have viable state court options when U.S. Supreme Court decisions have closed the door to federal court.
  • We have secured class-wide prospective relief and nearly $20 million in back benefits for over 47,000 low-income households in SNAP lawsuits in the past decade.

Qualifications:

  • D. and licensed (or eligible to become licensed) to practice law in Massachusetts.
  • Minimum 5 – 10 years of relevant legal experience, including litigation experience.
  • Commitment to MLRI’s mission to serve low-income and marginalized populations and to advance an anti-racist, community-driven advocacy agenda.
  • Outstanding legal writing, 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.

Salary and Benefits:

  • MLRI offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. MLRI provides a very generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 403(b) plan employer contribution of 5%, as well as vacation, holiday, winter recess and family leave.
  • MLRI’s attorney salaries are based on salary ranges in accordance with skills and years of relevant post-JD attorney experience. For example, the approximate annual salary range for an applicant with 5-10 years of experience is $70,000 – $122,000. MLRI regularly undertakes compensation analyses to ensure that our salary and overall compensation is competitive relative to comparable state-level and national partners.
  • MLRI is currently operating on a hybrid schedule and is committed to a fair and equitable workplace that promotes work-life balance.

How to Apply:

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and a legal writing sample to: humanresources@mlri.org.  

Economic Justice Attorney / Safety Net Programs (Boston) – MLRI

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Deadline for Application: Application materials will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis; qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their application materials as soon as possible. 

Position Overview

The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) seeks a dynamic and creative attorney with a strong commitment to economic, racial, and social justice to join MLRI’s Economic Justice unit. This is an opportunity to be part of the resistance to federal cuts by helping lead legislative and administrative advocacy and impact litigation to improve and protect access to critical safety net programs in Massachusetts and nationally, including but not limited to SNAP and cash assistance.

About Our Economic Justice Practice:

Economic Justice advocates are SNAP and cash benefit experts and respected leaders in Massachusetts and nationally. We are a collaborative team of experienced advocates with a proven track record of advancing justice for very low-income people.

A few examples of MLRI’s work:

  • Leadership. We lead the statewide SNAP Coalition, co-lead state legislative campaigns and pursue changes directly with state and federal policy makers.
  • Legislation. Nationally and in the Northeast Region, we co-lead advocacy opposing harsh cuts to SNAP and TANF. In Massachusetts, in collaboration with partner organizations, we secured repeal of the state’s welfare “family cap” and raised cash assistance benefits by 45%, prohibited “school meal shaming” practices, and required the state to make it simpler for eligible families to access benefits.
  • Litigation. In the past decade, we have secured class-wide prospective relief and nearly $20 million in back benefits for over 47,000 low-income households in a series of SNAP lawsuits.
  • Policy advocacy. MLRI has led the way in Massachusetts and nationally in reducing red tape and barriers to accessing public benefits, maximizing benefit amounts for vulnerable low-income households, and simplifying application and enrollment processes to help eligible families and individuals get – and stay – connected to SNAP and cash assistance.

Responsibilities:  

Work closely and collaboratively with MLRI’s Economic Justice advocates to develop the skills to:

  • 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 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.

Qualifications:

  • D. and licensed (or eligible to become licensed) to practice law in Massachusetts.
  • Minimum 1 – 5 years of relevant legal experience, which could include experience in direct legal services, administrative law, litigation, legislative advocacy, and/or policy advocacy with state and/or federal administrative agencies.
  • Demonstrated 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 think creatively and strategically, and exercise good judgment.
  • Ability to work confidently and carefully, both independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to flourish in a fast paced, non-bureaucratic work culture.

Salary and Benefits:

  • MLRI offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. MLRI provides a very generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 403(b) plan employer contribution of 5%, as well as vacation, holiday, winter recess and family leave.
  • MLRI’s attorney salaries are based on a salary range and based on skills and years of relevant post-JD attorney experience. For example, the approximate annual salary range for an applicant with 1-5 years of experience is $70,000 to $91,000. MLRI regularly undertakes compensation analyses to ensure that our salary and overall compensation is competitive relative to comparable state-level and national partners.
  • MLRI is currently operating on a hybrid schedule and is committed to a fair and equitable workplace that promotes work-life balance.

How to Apply:  

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and a legal writing sample to: humanresources@mlri.org.

Executive Assistant (Boston) – MLRI

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Position Overview

Massachusetts Law Reform Institute is seeking a highly skilled Executive Assistant to support the Executive Office. The Executive Assistant is a key member of the Executive Office, responsible for strengthening organizational effectiveness, workflow efficiency, and support for the CEO, COO/CFO, Human Resources, and Chief Equity Strategist with an eye towards strategic imperatives. The position will also be the primary connection to the Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate will be mission-driven, organized, resourceful, action-oriented, and a strong team-player with the ability to work independently. The Executive Assistant will report directly to the Executive Director and COO/CFO, and will supervise the Front Desk/Office Coordinator. The position is hybrid, with two mandatory in-person office days.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and COO/CFO, including research, planning, drafting, editing, and disseminating of general correspondence, memoranda, and other documents.
  • Provide sophisticated calendar management for Executive Director and COO/CFO. Prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; make judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
  • Support the Executive Director and COO/CFO by preparing for, attending and note taking at meetings as assigned.
  • Manage the Front Desk/Office Coordinator and oversee office management.
  • Maintain a high-level awareness of ongoing work throughout the organization but especially within Operations and serve to build connections across different streams of work to avoid duplication.
  • Maintain accurate confidential files and data records for the Executive Office.
  • Serve as the liaison between the staff and Board of Trustees, including scheduling quarterly board and committee meetings, organizing board materials, and distributing correspondence pre- and post-meetings.
  • Serve as project manager for various initiatives as assigned by the Executive Director and COO/CFO.
  • Assist other departments with event planning and coordination of logistics as needed.
  • Organize and manage logistics for monthly staff meetings, staff retreats, and similar events.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Ability to anticipate needs of the Executive Office, with thoughtful planning and strategic prioritization in balancing the needs of the organization.
  • Strong technology skills, including comfort with using Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, scheduling apps, and project management software.
  • Proven ability to manage complex calendars and schedules.
  • Attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to juggle several projects at once.
  • Able to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
  • High degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including Board members, senior executives, staff, community leaders, donors, and funded partners.
  • Strong writing and proofreading skills.
  • Ability to complete a high volume of tasks and projects with little or no guidance.
  • Demonstrated interest in serving the non-profit and social justice sectors.
  • Experience working in legal services is a plus, but not required.

We recognize that candidates for this role may have varying levels of experience. If you are interested in this role, and feel you have relevant skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

Salary and Benefits:

MLRI offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. MLRI provides a very generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 403(b) plan employer contribution of 5%, as well as vacation, holiday, winter recess and family leave. MLRI’s salaries are based on salary scale range and are commensurate with skills and years of relevant experience.The salary range for this position is $56,000-$72,000 per year. MLRI is currently operating on a hybrid schedule and is committed to a fair and equitable workplace that promotes work-life balance.

How to Apply:

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to humanresources@mlri.org. Application materials will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis; interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit application materials promptly.

Immigration/Immigrant Rights Litigation Senior Attorney (Boston) – MLRI

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Deadline to Apply: Application materials will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis; interested and qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to submit application materials promptly.

The Opportunity: Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) seeks an experienced attorney to join MLRI’s Immigration Practice Group. The Sr. Staff Attorney will play a lead role in crafting and carrying out MLRI’s immigration/immigrant rights agenda – through federal court litigation, administrative/legislative and other policy advocacy, and coalition-building with legal aid, community-based, and immigrants’ rights organizations statewide and nationally. The position will be supervised by MLRI’s Sr. Immigration Attorney Iris Gomez.

About MLRI: MLRI is a nationally recognized nonprofit poverty law and policy center that provides statewide advocacy and leadership in advancing laws, policies, and practices that secure economic, racial, and social justice for low-income people and communities. We pursue systems change through litigation, legislative and administrative advocacy, coalition building, community lawyering, and other strategies that address systemic harm to low-income people. MLRI is also the statewide multi-issue poverty law support center for the Massachusetts civil legal aid delivery system; our advocates provide substantive expertise and technical assistance to frontline legal aid field program advocates and to many other advocates and providers who serve low- income people and communities in Massachusetts. MLRI leads and coordinates a number of statewide advocacy coalitions in substantive issues areas, including the very active Immigration Coalition which has over 150 members. Visit www.mlri.org.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

  • Law degree and admission to any state bar;
  • Minimum 5 years post-law school legal experience;
  • Experience in the immigrant rights/immigration law field and a demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights issues that affect low-income people;
  • Litigation experience at the trial and/or appellate level in affirmative litigation;
  • Strong writing and legal research skills;
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop and advance advocacy strategies, including systemic litigation and advocacy campaigns, in collaboration with partners;
  • Experience effectively collaborating with racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse community groups and coalitions; and
  • Commitment to MLRI’s anti-poverty mission and to the immigration practice group’s mission and collaborative work style.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Identify, develop and implement effective affirmative litigation strategies in collaboration with MLRI’s immigration team, outside counsel, immigration coalition members and immigrant plaintiffs; 
  • Identify, develop, and implement effective administrative, legislative, and other policy advocacy strategies, in collaboration with MLRI’s Immigration team and our statewide Immigration Coalition members; 
  • Provide legal and technical support and expertise to policymakers, legal services program staff, and community organizations on immigration law issues and other areas of law in which immigration law affects the rights of low-income immigrants;
  • Share responsibility with the rest of MLRI’s Immigration team for leading and coordinating our advocacy and support work, supervising interns, and assisting with immigration-related fundraising.

Salary and Benefits:

  • MLRI offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. MLRI provides very generous benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 403(b) plan employer contribution of 3% after 6 months of employment, as well as vacation, holiday, and family leave.
  • MLRI’s Staff Attorney salaries are based on scale and are commensurate with skills and years of relevant post-JD attorney experience. For example, for this position the salary range is $78,000-105,000 depending on applicant level of experience. Internal equity considerations and average salary of the peer range will be reviewed and taken into consideration.
  • MLRI is currently operating on a hybrid schedule.

How to Apply:

Development Intern (Boston) – NCLC

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The National Consumer Law Center® (NCLC) is seeking a Development Intern in our Boston headquarters to assist with tasks related to conference planning, data integrity, and various administrative and clerical tasks. Flexible hours. We are seeking applicants who can commit to the position for the 2026-2027 academic year, and there is potential for interested applicants to begin the internship early, in the summer of 2026. Please state the timing and duration of your interest in your cover letter.

The National Consumer Law Center® is a nonprofit advocacy organization that works to build economic security and family wealth for low-income and other economically disadvantaged Americans. NCLC is the leading source of legal and public policy expertise on consumer issues for lawyers, federal and state policymakers, consumer advocates, journalists, and front-line service providers. Please see our website at www.nclc.org.

Principal Responsibilities include:

  • Provide support for conference planning under direction of the Manager of Conferences & Trainings for 2-3 major conferences per year, and numerous trainings and webinars.
  • Assist the Development Operations Coordinator in updating NCLC’s database, documenting advocacy efforts and impact, processing mail returns, researching constituent information, and other support as directed.
  • Provide research and administrative support to NCLC’s development staff.
  • Provide back-up support to NCLC’s Administrative Staff on day-to-day tasks potentially including updating and maintaining office records and library: organizing and maintaining meeting calendar upon request; other assistance as necessary.

Qualifications:

  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate or community college.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, careful attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask effectively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Apps
  • Database and social media experience welcome.
  • Related experience or nonprofit experience preferred.

Salary: $17.50 per hour

Schedule: 15-20 hours a week; flexible hours available. We are accepting applicants for the 2026-2027 school year with consideration given for an early start in the summer of 2026. Please specify your availability in your cover letter.

NCLC staff are working a hybrid schedule. Interns will have some flexibility to split their time between working in our downtown Boston office and working from home.

Email Cover Letter, Resume to: internships@nclc.org, Subject Line: Development Intern 2026-2027. No phone calls, please. Applications will be received on a rolling basis with priority given to those who apply prior to 4/27/26.

The National Consumer Law Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and believes that diversity strengthens our work. Employment decisions are made based on merit and without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, military service or status, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, pregnancy or a condition related to pregnancy, ancestry, political affiliation or beliefs, or any factors unrelated to the skills and qualifications for the position in question. Individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment screening, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources Manager at careers@nclc.org

Consumer Reporting and Data Advocacy Attorney (Boston) – NCLC

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The National Consumer Law Center® (NCLC) is seeking an attorney to work for economic and racial justice for low-income and other disadvantaged communities as a member of NCLC’s consumer reporting and data advocacy team. The attorney will advocate for the rights of low-income and other disadvantaged communities against abuses by the credit reporting companies and other consumer data traffickers, such as tenant and employment screening companies and data brokers.

This is a full-time position. The attorney will work to prevent the harm caused by shoddy, inaccurate consumer reporting and to prevent the weaponization of their data against low-income individuals and communities. Key focuses include combating errors, bias, abuses, and racial inequity in credit reports and in background checks and ensuring that data, algorithms, artificial intelligence, and other new technologies will help, not hurt, low-income people and communities.

To achieve these aims, the attorney will engage in federal and state-level legislative and agency-based advocacy; research, analyze, and write on relevant legal and policy issues for public-facing NCLC reports and policy briefs; meet with and respond to requests other advocacy organizations, industry groups, and the media; participate in building and supporting coalition-based advocacy efforts; and support impact litigation (note this is not a position within our litigation team, but may provide opportunities to help develop and support relevant litigation). The attorney also will provide training, education, and support to the field, including by writing and updating relevant chapters of NCLC’s legal practice manuals; offering legal and technical support to private and civil legal aid attorneys, consumer advocates, and government officials; and contributing to webinars and in-person training sessions. Although the attorney in this position will focus primarily on consumer reporting and data fairness issues, they will work on other consumer law areas as the need arises.

NCLC has a preference for candidates who will be based at our Boston headquarters, but candidates who would work remotely or from our Washington, DC office may be considered. NCLC advocacy staff based on our Boston and DC offices work a hybrid schedule requiring at least 2 days in the office. Some travel is required for meetings, presentations, and conferences. Remote staff are expected to travel to the Boston and DC offices occasionally. Relocation assistance is available for new hires who wish to locate to the Boston or DC office.

Founded in 1969, NCLC is a nonprofit, public interest advocacy organization that seeks to build economic security and family wealth for low-income and other economically disadvantaged Americans. NCLC is a leading source of legal and public policy expertise on consumer issues for lawyers, federal and state policymakers, consumer advocates, journalists, and front-line service providers. For more information, please see our website at www.nclc.org.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A law degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in good standing in at least one state.
  • At least 3 years of legal experience.
  • Experience with public interest law.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working on behalf of disadvantaged individuals and communities and to racial justice.
  • Experience with consumer law, including in direct representation of clients in a legal services program, is preferred.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside NCLC.
  • Ability to think creatively, be strategic, exercise sound judgment, and balance competing priorities.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to analyze and write about complex legal and public policy issues.
  • Strong public speaking skills and the ability to engage with a variety of audiences.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse coalitions, including the ability to build connections between people and organizations to advance shared goals.

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to careers@nclc.org, Subject Line: Credit Reporting and Data Fairness Attorney. And complete the online employment application https://forms.gle/cSEMTEP9724TfcFZ7

While applications will be considered on a rolling basis, priority consideration will be given to applicants who apply by August 3, 2026.

Salary and benefits: NCLC pays on a competitive salary scale, commensurate with years of legal experience. For example, starting annual pay at 3 years is $106200; 5 years is $119800; 10 years is $147000; 15 years is $166800 and so on.

NCLC offers an outstanding benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as pre-tax savings plans, a retirement savings opportunity, and generous paid time off, including holidays, sick time, personal time, paid parental leave, and 4 weeks of vacation per year.

For more information, visit https://www.nclc.org/get-involved/careers/

The National Consumer Law Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and believes that diversity strengthens our work. Employment decisions are made based on merit and without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, military service or status, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, pregnancy or a condition related to pregnancy, ancestry, political affiliation or beliefs, or any factors unrelated to the skills and qualifications for the position in question. Individuals of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment screening, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resources Manager at careers@nclc.org

Human Resources Assistant (Worcester) – CLA

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CLA seeks a talented individual to join our team as an HR Assistant working out of our Worcester office. The person will provide day-to-day HR support in a variety of areas, including assisting with the onboarding and orientation process for staff, entering records into HRIS, and helping with other HR tasks as needed. The person will also take a leading role in helping to plan and coordinate CLA’s wellness initiatives, which have included self-care trainings and other social events and get-togethers. Full-time or part-time options available.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • College degree or equivalent experience.
  • Prior HR experience strongly preferred.
  • Comfortable with technology and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Applications, including Excel.
  • Must be patient and flexible, organized, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet competing deadlines.
  • Very strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships.
  • Experience in the nonprofit sector a plus.

 

COMPENSATION:

  • The salary range for this position is $45,000 to $55,000, depending on experience.
  • CLA offers a very generous benefits package that includes
    • 401(k) with employer-paid contribution; low-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents
    • Paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays).
  • CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires staff to work in the office at least three days per week.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit your cover letter and resume as one document online on our website or via email at jobs@cla-ma.org . Alternatively, you can mail your application to Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608. Please specify in the cover letter whether you are interested in a part-time or full-time position, or whether you are flexible between the two.

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of central and western Massachusetts. CLA has over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices, and a budget of over $25 million.

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.

Intake Unit Paralegal- SCCLS

The Organization: South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (SCCLS), along with its subsidiary the Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts, is a vibrant and growing non-profit legal aid program where our core mission is to fight injustice and poverty by advocating on behalf of low-income individuals and families across Southeastern Massachusetts, the Cape, and Islands in civil matters when their basic needs are at stake. The organization prioritizes legal services in housing, public benefits, elder law, domestic relations, employment, education, immigration, and consumer matters.

With a staff of over 100, SCCLS is the principal provider of civil legal aid in the region. We operate from offices in Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, and Hyannis. Our team provides representation and litigation services to thousands of people each year, while also delivering a wide range of community outreach and educational programs. We seek candidates who are committed to advancing equal access to justice and opportunity through client-centered advocacy. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to delivering impactful legal services to some of the most vulnerable members of our communities.

The Role: SCCLS seeks a full-time paralegal to support the work of its Intake Unit. Under the supervision of the Intake Supervising Attorney, paralegals on the Intake team are the initial point of contact for individuals with critical needs.  The Intake Unit Paralegal will answer hotline calls, interview potential clients, review online applications for assistance, and perform other tasks necessary to the smooth functioning of the Unit. The paralegal will secondarily assist clients with brief advice and assistance, update forms and templates, participate in routine training, and coordinate with SCCLS practice units. The position will start remote, but this may change to hybrid or an office location in the future and is not guaranteed.

Responsibilities Include:

  1. Interview potential clients with empathy while efficiently identifying their legal problems and assessing their eligibility for service.
  2. Follow all relevant regulations, policies, standards, and protocols, including those related to privileged communications.
  3. Maintain appropriate paperwork, including completing intakes, documenting case activity, and case notes in a electronic case management system.
  4. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of community needs and resources, while helping establish meaningful working ties with community groups of and for the poor and helping to connect our services to our clients.
  5. Assist with legal research and writing as assigned.
  6. Assist with data collection and grant reporting.
  7. Understand conflicts of interest and how to behave in ways that comply with the rules.
  8. Help counsel clients regarding their legal rights and options.
  9. Participate in community education events, including making presentations to other groups.
  10. Improve skills and knowledge by regularly reviewing relevant materials and fully engaging in new tasks, and work to adapt to new challenges.
  11. Use any available language skill which they possess to help the mission and our clients.
  12. Work alongside and closely collaborate with other staff from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
  13. Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet SCCLS’ objectives and goals.

Competencies/Qualifications: 

                                                                                                                                                         

  1. Paralegal Certificate/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
  2. Commitment to working with clients from all backgrounds who may have experienced poverty, trauma or discrimination required.
  3. Client relations or service industry experience preferred.
  4. Prior experience with case management, advocacy, or serving the needs of clients desirable.
  5. Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultures, with differing opinions and values, including with clients, staff, volunteers, students, community members and funders.
  6. Ability to maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality.
  7. Empathetic, non-judgmental, and active listening skills.
  8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  9. Willing to learn various substantive areas of the law important to our practice (including, but not limited to, housing, family, immigration, benefits, consumer, and education).
  10. Ability to work independently and as a team member.
  11. Positive, team-oriented mindset.
  12. Goal and detail oriented with ability to prioritize.
  13. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, familiarity with other technology platforms desirable, and comfort learning new systems.
  14. Willingness to become effective and efficient in use of our case management system (Legal Server) required.
  15. Fluency in a second language which reflects our client communities strongly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits: Salaries are based on a collective bargaining agreement scale range of $51,200 – $81,800 with yearly standard increases, and an annual increment for demonstrated language skills. Generous benefits package includes health and dental with supplemental coverage, life insurance, disability, flexible spending account, 403(b), and loan forgiveness. Generous paid leave includes sick, vacation, personal, and holidays.

Apply: Submit letter of interest and resume by email to: Lissl Thelin at LThelin@sccls.org. Please include the position title in the subject line of your email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

South Coastal Counties Legal Services and its subsidiary are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, class, color, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. We strive to foster a healthy, inclusive environment where all staff, clients, and community members are valued, empowered and recognized.

 

Experienced Family Law Attorney – SCCLS

The Organization: South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (SCCLS), along with its subsidiary, the Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts, is a vibrant and growing non-profit legal aid program. Our core mission is to fight injustice and poverty by advocating for low-income individuals and families in civil matters when their basic needs are at stake. We prioritize legal services in family law, housing, public benefits, elder law, employment, education, immigration, and consumer matters, and serve residents of Southeastern Massachusetts, the Cape, and Islands

With a staff of over 100, SCCLS is the principal provider of civil legal aid in the region. We operate from offices in Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, and Hyannis. Our team provides representation and litigation services to thousands of people each year, while also delivering a wide range of community outreach and educational programs. We seek candidates who are committed to advancing equal access to justice and opportunity through client-centered advocacy. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to delivering impactful legal services to some of the most vulnerable members of our communities.

The Role: SCCLS seeks to hire a staff attorney with experience litigating family law matters in the Probate and Family Court and districts courts of Massachusetts including in divorces, child custody disputes, child support matters and abuse prevention orders. The staff attorneys will provide quality legal representation and counsel for eligible survivors of domestic violence in family law matters as part of a collegial and supportive unit composed of advocates passionate about this work. In addition to maintaining a full caseload, staff attorneys are also expected to engage in community outreach and education, participate in systemic advocacy, collaborate with statewide networks of advocates, engage in continuous education in family law, and participate in other program activities to further organizational goals.

The role will be based at our Hyannis Law Office. SCCLS utilizes a hybrid work model that requires staff to work in-person at their designated office for three days per week, with the remaining time permitted for remote work.

Competencies/Qualifications:

1. Admitted in MA or eligible for admission; prior family law experience or knowledge required; 1+ years of litigation experience strongly preferred;
2. Experience representing vulnerable populations desirable; commitment to working with clients who may have experienced poverty, trauma or discrimination required;
3. Ability to work independently and as a team member; goal and detail oriented with ability to prioritize; ability to be flexible and multi-task;
4. Commitment to maintaining a workplace and providing client services that are free from unlawful discrimination and bias;
5. Ability to engage effectively in person and remotely with people from diverse cultures, diverse opinions and values, including staff, volunteers, students, community members and funders;
6. Fluency in a second language which reflects our client communities (Spanish, Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Khmer) preferred;
7. Strong organizational, time management and case management skills;
8. Strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills;
9. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team;

Compensation and Benefits: Salaries are based on a collective bargaining agreement scale range of $72,500 – $113,000 with yearly standard increases, and an annual increment for demonstrated language skills. Generous benefits package includes health and dental with supplemental coverage, life insurance, disability, flexible spending account, 403(b), and loan forgiveness. Generous paid leave includes sick, vacation, personal, and holidays.
Apply: Submit letter of interest and resume by email to: Lissl Thelin at LThelin@sccls.org. Please include the position title in the subject line of your email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

South Coastal Counties Legal Services and its subsidiary are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, class, color, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. We strive to foster a healthy, inclusive environment where all staff, clients, and community members are valued, empowered and recognized.