STAFF ATTORNEY: RE-ENTRY
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, as is fluency in Spanish.
- A demonstrated commitment to poverty law and social justice work.
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a collaborative setting.
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.
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 cover letter and resume to avaughan@cla-ma.org or mail to Alicia Vaughan, Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.
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. 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.