Public Benefits Attorney — Civil Justice Advocate (Nonprofit)

Management Information Exchange; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 79,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental

Life insurance

Disability

403(b)

Loan forgiveness

Paid leave

Job summary

South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (SCCLS) seeks an attorney to primarily represent clients in public benefits and related civil matters. The attorney may work from Fall River or Hyannis offices, with emphasis on high-quality, trauma-informed advocacy for low-income individuals.

Required MA bar admission or eligibility, experience with vulnerable populations, and ability to work independently and with a team. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Massachusetts bar or able to practice under Mass SJC Rule 3.04.
• Experience working with clients who have disabilities.
• Experience with vulnerable or at-risk populations and poverty.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to fighting discrimination and providing trauma-informed representation.
• Ability to engage with diverse communities in person and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in public benefits and related cases (e.g., DTA, MassHealth, SSI/SSDI, unemployment, PFML).
• Provide high-quality legal advocacy and file/argue cases effectively.
• Work independently and collaboratively with a legal team.
• Engage in individual client advocacy and community outreach; support systemic advocacy.

Skills

Excellent advocacy

Organization

Communication skills

Trauma-informed approach

Client-centered

Education

Massachusetts bar admission or eligible

Job description

South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (SCCLS) seeks an attorney to primarily represent clients in public benefits and related civil matters. The attorney may work from Fall River or Hyannis offices, with emphasis on high-quality, trauma-informed advocacy for low-income individuals.

Required MA bar admission or eligibility, experience with vulnerable populations, and ability to work independently and with a team. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits included.