Family Law Staff Attorney (Temp) - DV Survivors & Outreach

Community Legal Aid & Affiliate; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

401(k) with employer-paid contribution

Low-cost health insurance (medical, in

Malpractice insurance

Paid leave: 4 weeks vacation, 3 days,

12 sick days, and 13 holidays

Student loan repayment assistance up 到

Job summary

Community Legal Aid (CLA) seeks an attorney to join its Family Law Unit on a temporary basis for 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Current third-year law students, recent law school graduates, and more experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with family law matters including divorce, child support, visitation, and custody.
• Handle a substantial caseload with significant client contact.
• Engage in community outreach and education with community partners including domestic violence service providers.
• Assist with grant reporting activities as required.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Social justice commitment

Spanish language (plus)

Job description

Community Legal Aid (CLA) seeks an attorney to join its Family Law Unit on a temporary basis for 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.