Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of western and central Massachusetts. CLA has over 100 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices, and a budget of $12 million. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.
CLA seeks a full-time housing attorney to work in its Hampden County (Springfield) office for a period of one year. The attorney will be funded by a special grant from the City of Holyoke to assist Holyoke tenants with homelessness prevention. The attorney's anti-displacement work will focus on defending tenants in eviction cases; helping tenants seek court orders for temporary housing and repairs when their buildings are condemned or made unsafe by natural or other disasters; and assisting tenants overturn denials of and termination from affordable housing programs. It is anticipated that the attorney will engage in a high-volume eviction defense practice as the state's eviction moratorium ends. The attorney will participate in CLA's Housing Court lawyer-for-the-day program, which may be virtual or in-person. The attorney will have significant client contact, will engage in community outreach and education, and will work closely with the City of Holyoke and community partners. Some grant-writing and grant-reporting may be required form time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the Massachusetts Bar, or eligible to sit for the Massachusetts Bar examination, or entitled to practice under a Massachusetts practice rule. Experience in land-lord tenant strongly preferred, as is fluency in Spanish. Excellent oral and written communication skills. A demonstrated dedication to social justice, sensitivity to the needs and concern of individuals from diverse backgrounds, and commitment to working with low-income communities.
Please submit cover letter and resume to: [email protected] or mail to Judy Zeh Human Resources Manager, 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/188585-12141.html
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