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Immigration Law Attorney (Springfield) – CWJC

Please apply here.

CWJC seeks an attorney to join a vibrant, talented team that provides legal assistance in a range of humanitarian-based immigration law matters, including but not limited to removal defense, VAWA petitions, U and T visas, SIJ petitions, and asylum cases. The attorney will engage in community outreach, including community consultation sessions and know-your-rights trainings, and will assist in the preparation of periodic grant reports. The position is in CWJC’s Springfield office.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current third-year law students, new law school graduates, and more experienced lawyers are eligible to apply.
  • Fluency or advanced proficiency in language in addition to English strongly preferred, particularly Spanish, Portuguese or Haitian Creole.
  • Prior experience in immigration law and demonstrated experience working with diverse communities strongly preferred.
  • 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 to a maximum of $109,000.
  • CWJC has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.
  • CWJC 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.

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.

Central West Justice Center (CWJC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Community Legal Aid (CLA). Together, CWJC and CLA have over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices in Central and Western Massachusetts. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

CWJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. CWJC encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

 

Immigration Law Attorney (Springfield) – CWJC

Please apply here.

CWJC seeks an attorney to join a vibrant, talented team that provides legal assistance in a range of humanitarian-based immigration law matters, including but not limited to removal defense, VAWA petitions, U and T visas, SIJ petitions, and asylum cases. The attorney will engage in community outreach, including community consultation sessions and know-your-rights trainings, and will assist in the preparation of periodic grant reports. The position is in CWJC’s Springfield office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current third-year law students, new law school graduates, and more experienced lawyers are eligible to apply.
  • Fluency or advanced proficiency in language in addition to English strongly preferred, particularly Spanish, Portuguese or Haitian Creole.
  • Prior experience in immigration law and demonstrated experience working with diverse communities strongly preferred.
  • 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 to a maximum of $109,000.
  • CWJC has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.
  • CWJC 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.

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.

Central West Justice Center (CWJC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Community Legal Aid (CLA). Together, CWJC and CLA have over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices in Central and Western Massachusetts. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

CWJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. CWJC encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Immigration Law Attorney (Springfield)

Central West Justice Center (CWJC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Community Legal Aid (CLA). Together, CWJC and CLA have over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices in Central and Western Massachusetts. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

 

CWJC seeks an attorney to join a vibrant, talented team that provides legal assistance in a range of humanitarian-based immigration law matters, including but not limited to removal defense, VAWA petitions, U and T visas, SIJ petitions, and asylum cases. The attorney will engage in community outreach, including community consultation sessions and know-your-rights trainings, and will assist in the preparation of periodic grant reports. The position is in CWJC’s Springfield office.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: New law school graduates and more experienced lawyers are eligible to apply. Fluency or advanced proficiency in language in addition to English strongly preferred, particularly Spanish, Portuguese or Haitian Creole. Prior experience in immigration law and demonstrated experience working with diverse communities strongly preferred. 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. CWJC 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 reimbursement. CWJC 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: https://communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/. Alternatively, you can mail your application Recruitment Coordinator, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

 

CWJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. CWJC encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Employment Attorney (Worcester)

Central West Justice Center (CWJC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Community Legal Aid (CLA). Together, these two programs have over 180 staff providing a full range of civil legal services to the low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts. CWJC’s core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

 

CWJC seeks a staff attorney to work on employment law matters. The attorney will focus on handling unemployment cases and cases involving wage and hour issues, leave issues, and employment discrimination. 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 CWJC’s Worcester office.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Recent law school graduates and more experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply. Third year law students are also eligible to apply, but preference will be given to a licensed attorney who can start sooner. Fluency in Spanish (written and oral) strongly preferred, as is experience in poverty or employment law. Excellent oral and written communication skills. A demonstrated dedication to social justice and commitment to working with low-income communities.

 

COMPENSATION: The starting salary for this position is $73,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience. CWJC 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 reimbursement. CWJC 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: https://communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/. Alternatively, you can mail your application Recruitment Coordinator, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

 

CWJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. CWJC encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Staff Attorney: Housing and Homelessness

Central West Justice Center (CWJC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Community Legal Aid (CLA), seeks a staff attorney to work in its Springfield office. Together, CWJC and CLA have over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices in central and western Massachusetts. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

The attorney will represent tenants in eviction cases, tenants facing denials or terminations from public and subsidized housing programs, and families appealing denials or terminations from the state’s Emergency Assistance homeless shelter program. 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, and may be involved in some grant-reporting activities.

QUALIFICATIONS: Third-year law students, 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. Experience in landlord-tenant work preferred, as is fluency in Spanish, Portuguese and/or Vietnamese. Administrative agency advocacy experience, including law school clinical experience, helpful.

COMPENSATION: The starting salary for this position is $73,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience. CWJC 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); law school loan repayment assistance; and relocation reimbursement. CWJC 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: https://communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/. Alternatively, you can mail your application Recruitment Coordinator, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

CWJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. CWJC encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.