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 a diverse staff of over 100 dedicated and talented people working collaboratively across multiple community-based offices in our service area.
CLA seeks an attorney who will spearhead its medical-legal partnership with UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. The attorney will oversee the administration of the project and will hold regular intake hours at primary care clinical sites; help train, recruit, and mentor private volunteer attorneys who will accept pro bono referrals; participate in leadership team and project evaluation meetings with clinical partners; and serve as a liaison between the legal and clinical project partners. The attorney will also handle a varied caseload. Clinicians will refer patients to the program who need help with legal issues involving homelessness prevention, income and health insurance maximization, humanitarian-based immigration relief, domestic relations, special education, and guardianship. The position includes grant-reporting and administrative duties.
QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to Mass. Bar or entitlement to practice under a Mass. practice rule required. At least two years of civil legal practice, preferably in a legal aid or similar setting, required. Access to reliable transportation required. Candidate must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills, including versatility in communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders. Experience in developing, administering and/or working as an attorney in a medical-legal partnership or other collaborative setting strongly preferred, as are strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with corporate and institutional partners. Fluency in a second language, especially Spanish, preferred.
Please submit cover letter and resume to the link provided. If you are unable to submit electronically, please send resume and cover letter to: Alexandra Smith, HR & Accounting Assistant, Community Legal Aid, 405 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608. CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. CLA encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/102448-12141.html