TEMPORARY FAMILY LAW STAFF ATTORNEY

Community Legal Aid, Inc.; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,700 - 80,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer-paid contribution

Low-cost health insurance

Malpractice insurance

Paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, 13 holidays)

Student loan repayment assistance

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Community Legal Aid, Inc. seeks an attorney to join its Family Law Unit on a temporary basis in Springfield, Massachusetts. This role focuses on assisting clients with family law cases, particularly those involving domestic violence survivors.

The ideal candidate will be a current law student or a recent graduate, with experience in family law preferred. This position offers a starting salary of $73,000, a hybrid work environment, and a generous benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Current third-year law students and recent law school graduates encouraged to apply.
• Prior family law experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with family law cases including divorce, custody, and support.
• Engage in community outreach and education.
• Manage significant client contact with an active caseload.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Dedication to social justice

Fluency in Spanish

Education

J.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

One Monarch Place, Springfield, MA 01144

CLA seeks an attorney to join its Family Law Unit on a temporary basis for one year. The attorney will be based in CLA’s Springfield office and will assist clients with cases involving family law matters including divorce, child support, visitation, and custody. It is anticipated that most of the attorney’s clients will be survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes. The attorney will have significant client contact and will assume an active caseload while continuing to accept new cases. The attorney will also engage in community outreach and education and will work closely with community partners including domestic violence service providers. Some grant‑reporting activities may be required.

Qualifications

• Current third‑year law students, recent law school graduates, and more experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply.
• Prior family law experience, particularly with survivors of domestic violence, is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A demonstrated dedication to social justice and commitment to working with low‑income communities.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Compensation

• The starting salary for this position is $73,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience.
• CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.
• CLA offers a very generous benefits package that includes:
  • 401(k) with employer‑paid contribution
  • Low‑cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for employees and their dependents.
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays)
  • Student loan repayment assistance up to $500/month for qualified law school and undergraduate school loans
  • Relocation stipend.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. CLA encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.