Public Benefits Staff Attorney — Hybrid & Impact-Driven

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer-paid contribution

Low-cost health insurance (medical, 0%

Malpractice insurance

Paid leave: 4 weeks vacation, 3 days,

Job summary

CWJC seeks a staff attorney to work in its Worcester office. The attorney will provide legal assistance in public benefits matters, including TAFDC, EAEDC, SNAP, and MassHealth.

The attorney will also represent clients, who are often in emergency situations, seeking shelter and other benefits under the state’s Emergency Assistance program and in that role will engage in high-stakes, fast-paced advocacy, including contested administrative hearings.

Qualifications

• Experience in poverty law and social justice work.
• Experience advocating for low-income clients in public benefits.
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese and/or Vietnamese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal assistance in public benefits matters (TAFDC, EAEDC, SNAP, MassHealth).
• Represent clients in emergencies seeking shelter and benefits under Emergency Assistance.
• Engage in high-stakes, fast-paced advocacy including contested administrative hearings.
• Handle cases before administrative agencies and in court on appeal.
• Engage in community outreach and education.

Skills

Poverty law

Public benefits advocacy

Diversity engagement

Spanish language

Portuguese language

Vietnamese language

Job description

CWJC seeks a staff attorney to work in its Worcester office. The attorney will provide legal assistance in public benefits matters, including TAFDC, EAEDC, SNAP, and MassHealth.

The attorney will also represent clients, who are often in emergency situations, seeking shelter and other benefits under the state’s Emergency Assistance program and in that role will engage in high-stakes, fast-paced advocacy, including contested administrative hearings.