Intake Attorney (Part-time)

Justice Resource Institute

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 57,600 - 70,400

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Generous paid time off

Bilingual bonus for new hires

Job summary

A community-focused legal services organization is seeking a part-time Intake Attorney in Boston. This role involves managing the intake process for new legal referrals, providing brief legal advice, and collaborating with medical providers for client assistance. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong legal judgment, excellent interviewing skills, and a commitment to working with marginalized communities. The position offers a flexible schedule and a competitive salary, along with a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

Active member of the Massachusetts State Bar in good standing.
At least 3 years of relevant legal services or advocacy experience.
Resident of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Connecticut.
Ability to work with low-income individuals and marginalized communities.
Proficiency in a second language preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the entire intake process for new legal referrals.
Respond to inquiries for legal services and assess eligibility.
Provide brief legal advice and collect client data.
Collaborate with case managers and medical providers.
Participate in outreach and community education sessions.

Skills

Client interviewing skills

Strong legal judgment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software (Prolaw)

Job description

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JRI's Health Law Institute (HLI) seeks an Intake Attorney (Part‑time) to join their team! JRI Health provides an array of support services to help people living with and at risk for HIV/AIDS achieve the health and justice we all deserve. In keeping with this mission, the JRI Health Law Institute (HLI), a legal services program embedded within JRI’s Health Division, uses harm reduction principles to provide holistic, collaborative, trauma‑informed civil legal services through a medical‑legal partnership.

HLI strives to provide equitable access to our services by prioritizing marginalized communities that have been disproportionately impacted by longstanding, structural racism as well as those disproportionately impacted by HIV/AIDS.

Schedule

This position is structured as a 32‑hour work week—work can be done hybrid or fully remote. Our workplace supports a healthy work‑life balance through flexible scheduling, generous paid time off and a culture that values health and well‑being.

Compensation

The pay for this position is $64,000 per year. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

Position Overview

HLI is seeking a mission‑driven intake attorney to manage the entire intake process for new legal referrals to the program. The Intake Attorney will be responsible for responding to new inquiries for legal services, client interviews, collecting eligibility documents, working up cases for team triage meetings, providing brief legal advice, referrals and information when needed.

The Intake Attorney will work closely with case managers and other medical providers to gather relevant information regarding the client’s case. This position requires strong client interviewing skills, sound legal judgment and a commitment to social justice. This position offers a rare opportunity to be part of a trauma‑informed, client‑centered legal services team. HLI is the state’s only HIV legal services organization.

What You’ll Do

Follow up on referrals and new requests for legal services for prospective clients, assess eligibility and identify any urgent legal needs.
Prepare cases for Staff Attorneys to assess at a weekly triage meeting.
Provide brief legal advice and information on a range of civil legal issues, including housing, benefits, CORI, immigration, estate planning, and SSI/SSDI.
Maintain accurate and timely client data in accordance with agency and grant requirements.
Assist with collecting eligibility documents from current clients.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other JRI Health programs, community‑based partners, medical providers and others in the HIV care continuum to facilitate client referrals.
Participate in outreach, training and community education sessions as needed.
Stay current on relevant areas of law and policy affecting HLI’s client populations.
Contribute to the program reporting, evaluation, and quality improvement efforts.
Additional tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Why JRI?

Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language other than English!
Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition rates to selected partnership colleges and universities!
Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self‑care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full‑time employees in your first year and much more!

Qualifications

J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active member of the Massachusetts State Bar in good standing.
At least 3 years of relevant legal services experience or similar advocacy experience.
Must be a resident of one of the following states: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Connecticut.
Demonstrated ability to work well with low‑income individuals, people with disabilities, people living with HIV/AIDS, people with a history of substance use, houselessness and/or incarceration, and people from a wide array of different backgrounds.
Excellent interviewing and communication skills.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills, attention to detail, and recognition of the importance of confidentiality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook & Word) and willingness to learn legal case management software (Prolaw).
Second language preferred.
Commitment to JRI Health’s mission to partner with individuals, families, and communities to achieve the health and justice we all deserve.

Next Steps

Please send cover letter and resume to HLI Program Director, Rebekah Provost at rprovost@jri.org.

Equal Opportunity Employment

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person’s contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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