Disability Benefits Staff Attorney

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Job location
Worcester, MA 01608
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Community Legal Aid & Affiliate
City: 
Worcester
State: 
Massachusetts
ZIP: 
01608
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

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 140 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

CLA seeks a Staff Attorney to work in its Worcester office. The attorney will assist clients seeking Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income benefits, as well as other related benefits. The attorney will work closely with clients, interact with staff at the Social Security Administration field offices, review extensive medical records, and handle hearings before administrative law judges and appeals in U.S. District Court. The attorney will conduct community outreach and will also assist in the preparation of periodic grant reports.

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to Mass. Bar, or eligible to sit for February or July Mass. Bar examination, or entitlement to practice under a Mass. practice rule is required. Prior experience advocating at administrative agencies or in court and working on SSI or SSDI issues is a plus. Fluency or advanced proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

Please apply online or submit cover letter and resume to [email protected] or send to Alicia Vaughan, HR Director, 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.

Requirements: 

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To apply: 

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/504252-12141.html

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Submission deadline: 
Saturday, February 19, 2022