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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.

Housing Legal Aid Staff Attorney (Worcester) – CLA

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CLA seeks a housing attorney to work in its Worcester office. The attorney will represent tenants in eviction cases, assist tenants facing denials or terminations from public and subsidized housing programs, and handle other housing-related matters. The attorney will regularly participate in a Housing Court lawyer-for-the-day program. The attorney will have significant client contact and will engage in community outreach and education.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

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. Prior experience in landlord-tenant work or court-based law school clinical work is preferred, as is fluency in Spanish.

 

COMPENSATION:

  • The starting salary for this position is $73,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience to a maximum of $109,000.
  • 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.
    • Malpractice insurance.
    • Paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays).
    • Student loan repayment assistance; and relocation stipend.
  • CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit your resume and cover letter online on our website. Alternatively, you can mail your application to Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income and elderly clients in Central and Western Massachusetts. CLA has over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

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.

Family Preservation Project, Case Manager (Worcester) – CLA

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CLA seeks a case manager who will be part of a team helping parents who are involved with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF). The goal of the Family Preservation Project (FPP) is to ensure that families get the help they need addressing issues of concern to DCF so that DCF does not remove the children from their home. This project aims to keep children safe with their families, minimize the emotional trauma caused by removal, and allow the foster care system to focus its resources on children who truly need its protection. The case manager will be a member of CLA’s interdisciplinary advocacy team and will work closely with a parent advocate and attorney to assist parents in the community. The case manager will be based in CLA’s Worcester office and will:

(1) conduct clinical intakes to determine points of vulnerability and areas of advocacy,

(2) perform intensive case management, including providing clients with hands-on support accessing community resources and services, and follow-up with team members and clients on tasks

(3) advocate with DCF and community organizations to advance client’s needs, including supporting clients during DCF home visits and other meetings as needed

(4) help facilitate weekly clinical meetings with FPP team members to determine how the team can best support clients.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • College graduate. MSW or BSW strongly preferred.
  • Fluency in Spanish preferred.
  • Demonstrated concern for and commitment to the goals of legal aid and to working for low-income people.
  • Ability to develop and maintain knowledge of community resources.
  • Ability to be part of an interactive, supportive team with high expectations.
  • Ability to multi-task, operate independently and problem-solve in real time.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

 

COMPENSATION: The starting salary for this position is $53,140, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience to a maximum of $84,340. 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)
  • relocation stipend.
  • 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 resume and cover letter online on our website. Alternatively, you can mail your application to Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

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. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

Family Law Paralegal (Worcester) – CLA

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CLA seeks a paralegal to support its Family Law unit, most of whose clients are domestic violence survivors. Under the supervision of the unit’s Senior Supervising Attorneys and in consultation with the unit’s staff attorneys, the paralegal will assist and support the unit’s attorneys with interviewing clients, drafting court pleadings and other case-related documents for review by the unit’s attorneys, relaying counsel and advice and case information to clients, and working with the unit’s attorneys to prepare clients for court hearings. The paralegal may also assist with CLA’s translation and interpretation needs and may also assist in the preparation of periodic grant reports. The paralegal will be based in and primarily work out of CLA’s Worcester office and will be asked to travel to Springfield on occasion to work in-person with CLA’s western Mass. family law team.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • College degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
  • Strong organizational, computer, and interpersonal skills required.
  • The ability to work cooperatively in a team is essential.
  • Fluency in written and oral Spanish desirable.
  • Experience working with low-income communities desirable.
  • Prior paralegal experience preferred.

 

COMPENSATION:

  • The starting salary for a full-time position is $53,140, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience to a maximum of $84,340.
  • 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)
    • Relocation stipend.
  • CLA has a hybrid workplace and requires staff to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please submit cover letter and resume on our website. Alternatively, you can mail your application to Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

 

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. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

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.

Family Law Staff Attorney (Worcester) – CLA

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CLA seeks an attorney to join its Family Law Unit. The attorney will be based in CLA’s Worcester office and will assist clients with cases involving family law matters including divorce, child support, visitation, and custody. It is anticipated that most of the attorney’s clients will be survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes. The attorney will have significant client contact and will assume an active caseload while continuing to accept new cases. The attorney will also engage in community outreach and education and will work closely with community partners including domestic violence service providers. Some grant-reporting activities may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Recent law school graduates and more experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply.
  • Rising third year law students are also eligible to apply, but preference will be given to a licensed attorney who can start sooner.
  • Prior family law experience, particularly with survivors of domestic violence, preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • A demonstrated dedication to social justice and commitment to working with low-income communities.
  • Fluency in Spanish a plus.

COMPENSATION:

  • The starting salary for this position is $73,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience to a maximum of $109,000.
  • 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.
    • Malpractice insurance.
    • Paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays); student loan repayment assistance.
    • Relocation stipend.
  • CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please submit cover letter and resume on our website. Alternatively, you can mail your application to Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to low-income and elderly residents of Central and Western Massachusetts. CLA has over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

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.

Temporary Family Law Staff Attorney (Springfield) – CLA

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CLA seeks an attorney to join its Family Law Unit on a temporary basis for the period of one year. The attorney will be based in CLA’s Springfield office and will assist clients with cases involving family law matters including divorce, child support, visitation, and custody. It is anticipated that most of the attorney’s clients will be survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes. The attorney will have significant client contact and will assume an active caseload while continuing to accept new cases. The attorney will also engage in community outreach and education and will work closely with community partners including domestic violence service providers. Some grant-reporting activities may be required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current third-year law students, recent law school graduates, and more experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply.
  • Prior family law experience, particularly with survivors of domestic violence, preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • A demonstrated dedication to social justice and commitment to working with low-income communities.
  • Fluency in Spanish a plus.

 

COMPENSATION:

  • The starting salary for this position is $73,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience.
  • CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.
  • 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.
    • 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 stipend.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit your resume and cover letter online on our website. Alternatively, you can mail your application to Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to low-income and elderly residents of Central and Western Massachusetts. CLA has over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

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.

Staff Attorney: Re-entry/Employment (Pittsfield) – CLA

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CLA seeks a staff attorney who will help people coming out of incarceration with re-entry issues and low-wage workers with employment law matters. The attorney will help formerly incarcerated individuals seal, expunge, or correct their Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and will represent people seeking to overturn housing denials based on their CORI. The attorney will also help individuals with barriers to employment resulting from their CORI, including denials involving state agency-level background checks. The attorney will also assist workers, including formerly incarcerated workers, with unemployment, wage & hour, leave, and employment discrimination matters. In addition to representing individual clients, the attorney will engage in active community outreach and education, including holding regular intake hours off site, and will work closely with community partners. The attorney will be based in CLA’s Pittsfield office. Part-time hours are negotiable for this position.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Law students currently in their third year of law school, recent law school graduates, and more experienced attorneys are eligible to apply.
  • Prior experience in re-entry and/or employment law and community outreach is preferred.
  • Fluency in Spanish preferred.
  • 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.

COMPENSATION:

  • The starting salary for this position is $73,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience.
  • CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.
  • CLA offers a very generous benefits package that includes:
    • 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 stipend

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit your resume and cover letter online on our website. Alternatively, you can mail your application to Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income and elderly clients in Central and Western Massachusetts. CLA has over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

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.

Staff Attorney: Fair Housing (Springfield) – CLA

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CLA seeks a fair housing attorney to work in its Springfield office. The attorney will raise housing discrimination claims on behalf of tenants filing affirmative cases, defending against evictions, and seeking to access or maintain public and subsidized housing. The attorney will regularly participate in CLA’s housing court lawyer-for-the day program. The attorney will also assist in the preparation of periodic grant reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Law students currently in their third year of law school, recent law school graduates, and more experienced attorneys are eligible to apply.
  • Experience in fair housing and/or landlord-tenant work preferred,
  • Fluency in Spanish.
  • 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.

COMPENSATION:

  • The starting salary for this position is $73,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience.
  • CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.
  • CLA offers a very generous benefits package that includes:
    • 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

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please submit your resume and cover letter online on our website. Alternatively, you can mail your application to Alicia Vaughan, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income and elderly clients in Central and Western Massachusetts. CLA has over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

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.

Staff Attorney: Re-entry (Springfield) – CLA

Please apply here.

CLA seeks a staff attorney to help formerly incarcerated individuals overcome the legal barriers that impede their successful re-entry into society. The attorney will assist individuals with sealing, expunging, or correcting their Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). The attorney will also assist individuals with overcoming the barriers to employment and housing posed by their criminal records, including representation before administrative agencies and in court. In addition to representing individual clients, the attorney will engage in community outreach and education and will work closely with community partners. The attorney will be based in CLA’s Springfield office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Law students currently in their third year of law school, recent law school graduates, and more experienced attorneys are eligible to apply.
  • Prior experience in re-entry work and community outreach is preferred.
  • Fluency in Spanish preferred
  • 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.

COMPENSATION:

  • The starting salary for this position is $73,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience.
  • CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.
  • CLA offers a very generous benefits package that includes:
    • 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

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit your resume and cover letter online on our website. Alternatively, you can mail your application to Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income and elderly clients in Central and Western Massachusetts. CLA has over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

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.

Temporary Family Law Staff Attorney – CLA

Please apply here.

CLA seeks an attorney to join its Family Law Unit on a temporary basis for the period of one year. The attorney will be based in CLA’s Springfield office and will assist clients with cases involving family law matters including divorce, child support, visitation, and custody. It is anticipated that most of the attorney’s clients will be survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes. The attorney will have significant client contact and will assume an active caseload while continuing to accept new cases. The attorney will also engage in community outreach and education and will work closely with community partners including domestic violence service providers. Some grant-reporting activities may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current third-year law students, recent law school graduates, and more experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply.
  • Prior family law experience, particularly with survivors of domestic violence, preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • A demonstrated dedication to social justice and commitment to working with low-income communities.
  • Fluency in Spanish a plus.

COMPENSATION:

  • The starting salary for this position is $73,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience.
  • CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.
  • 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.
    • 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 stipend.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit your resume and cover letter online on our website. Alternatively, you can mail your application to Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to low-income and elderly residents of Central and Western Massachusetts. CLA has over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

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.