Staff Attorney: Asian Outreach & Advocacy Project (Worcester)

Community Legal Aid & Affiliate; Hudson; Hybrid; USD 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated attorney to lead outreach and advocacy for Asian communities. This role involves conducting community outreach, providing legal assistance in various areas, and facilitating trainings to empower individuals with knowledge of their rights. The position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including health insurance and paid leave. Join a mission-driven team committed to serving low-income communities and making a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need. If you are passionate about advocacy and community service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) with employer-paid contribution

Low-cost health insurance

Malpractice insurance

Paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, 13 holidays)

Law school loan repayment assistance

Relocation stipend

Qualifications

• Fluency in Vietnamese is essential for this role.
• Candidates should have outreach experience and sensitivity to diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to Asian communities and provide legal assistance.
• Facilitate know-your-rights trainings and assist with grant writing.

Skills

Fluency in Vietnamese

Outreach experience

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Commitment to low-income communities

Education

Third-year law students

Recent law school graduates

Experienced attorneys

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS: Third-year law students, recent law school graduates, and more experienced attorneys are eligible to apply. Fluency or advanced proficiency in Vietnamese is required. Experience conducting outreach, sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse backgrounds, and commitment to working with low-income communities are important.

COMPENSATION: The starting salary for this position is $71,500, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience. CWJC 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); law school loan repayment assistance; and relocation stipend. CWJC has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.

The Central West Justice Center (CWJC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Community Legal Aid (CLA). Together, CWJC and CLA have over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices in central and western Massachusetts. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

CWJC seeks an attorney to help spearhead the work of its Asian outreach and advocacy project in Worcester County (central Massachusetts). The attorney will do robust outreach to the county's Asian communities, conduct know-your-rights trainings in the community, and provide legal assistance to individual clients in the areas of their greatest need, which may include access to unemployment and other benefits programs; homelessness prevention, issues specifically affecting elders; and naturalization matters for immigrants. Some grant-writing and grant-reporting required. The attorney will work in CWJC's Worcester office.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit your resume and cover letter online. Alternatively, you can submit your application to [e-mail] or mail to Ingrid Liu, Recruitment Coordinator, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

CWJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. CWJC encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.