LEGAL AID STAFF ATTORNEY: HOUSING

About the role

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 partnerships with our client communities.

Responsibilities

• Represent tenants in eviction cases
• Assist tenants facing denials or terminations from public and subsidized housing programs
• Handle other housing-related matters
• Regularly participate in a Housing Court lawyer-for-the-day program
• Have significant client contact
• Engage in community outreach and education