TEMPORARY FAMILY LAW STAFF ATTORNEY

Qualifications

• Prior family law experience, particularly with survivors of domestic violence, preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A demonstrated dedication to social justice and commitment to working with low-income communities.
• Fluency in Spanish a plus.

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 Information

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

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 seeks an attorney to join its Family Law Unit on a temporary basis for the period of one year. The attorney will be based in CLA’s Springfield office and will assist clients with cases involving family law matters including divorce, child support, visitation, and custody. It is anticipated that most of the attorney’s clients will be survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes. The attorney will have significant client contact and will assume an active caseload while continuing to accept new cases. The attorney will also engage in community outreach and education and will work closely with community partners including domestic violence service providers. Some grant-reporting activities may be required.