LEGAL AID STAFF ATTORNEY: HOUSING

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Legal Aid in Worcester, MA is seeking a housing attorney to represent tenants in eviction cases and assist clients facing denials or terminations from public and subsidized housing programs. You will handle a broad range of housing-related matters and engage in community outreach and education.

The attorney will work in CLA's Worcester office, with significant client contact and participation in the Housing Court lawyer-for-the-day program, contributing to client-centered advocacy

Responsibilities

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

Job description

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

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 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and partnerships with our client communities. CLA seeks a housing attorney to work in its Worcester office. The attorney will represent tenants in eviction cases, assist tenants facing denials or terminations from public and subsidized housing programs, and handle other housing-related matters. The attorney will regularly participate in a Housing Court lawyer-for-the-day program. The attorney will have significant client contact and will engage in community outreach and education.