PART-TIME STAFF ATTORNEY: RE-ENTRY (Pittsfield)
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.
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 law and community outreach is preferred.
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
Pay
The starting salary for this part-time position (if 21 hours per week) is $43,800, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience to a maximum of $65,400.
Schedule
CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.
Contact
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.