LEGAL AID STAFF ATTORNEY: HOUSING
National Legal Aid & Defender Association · Worcester, MA · 2 wk ago
LegalFull-time
Housing Attorney
Community Legal Aid (CLA) is seeking a housing attorney to work in its Fitchburg office. Responsibilities include:
- Representing tenants in eviction cases
- Aiding tenants facing denials or terminations from public and subsidized housing programs
- Handling other housing-related matters
- Regularly participating in a Housing Court lawyer-for-the-day program
- Engaging in client contact
- Conducting community outreach and education
About the Role
CLA is a 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 partnerships with our client communities.