Housing Staff Attorney – Tenant Rights (Hybrid)

Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer-paid contribution

Health insurance

Malpractice insurance

Paid leave

Student loan repayment assistance

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Community Legal Aid in Worcester, MA seeks a housing attorney to represent tenants in eviction matters and assist with housing program denials or terminations. The role includes participating in the Housing Court lawyer-for-the-day program and extensive client contact, outreach, and education.

Recent law graduates and experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply. Fluency in Spanish is valued; a commitment to poverty law and social justice is essential.

Qualifications

• Commitment to poverty law and social justice work.
• Prior landlord-tenant or clinical experience preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish is valued.

Responsibilities

• Represent tenants in eviction cases.
• Assist tenants facing denials or terminations from public or subsidized housing programs.
• Handle other housing-related matters.
• Participate in Housing Court lawyer-for-the-day program.
• Engage in robust client contact, community outreach and education.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Education

J.D. or law degree

Job description

Community Legal Aid in Worcester, MA seeks a housing attorney to represent tenants in eviction matters and assist with housing program denials or terminations. The role includes participating in the Housing Court lawyer-for-the-day program and extensive client contact, outreach, and education.

Recent law graduates and experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply. Fluency in Spanish is valued; a commitment to poverty law and social justice is essential.