Temporary Family Law Staff Attorney – CLA

Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 66 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with employer-paid contribution

Low-cost health insurance (medical, a)

Malpractice insurance

Paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 days,

Student loan repayment assistance up

Relocation stipend

Résumé du poste

Community Legal Aid (CLA) seeks an attorney to join its Family Law Unit in Springfield for one year. The attorney will manage an active caseload on divorce, child support, visitation, and custody, with a focus on survivors of domestic violence and other crimes.

The role involves significant client contact, outreach to community partners, possible grant reporting, and a hybrid work environment requiring in-office presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in family law preferred, especially with survivors of domestic violence.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated dedication to social justice and serving low-income communities.
• Spanish language skills a plus.

Responsabilités

• Join Family Law Unit in Springfield and handle cases involving divorce, child support, visitation and custody.
• Maintain an active caseload and accept new cases while engaging in outreach and education with community partners.
• Work with domestic violence service providers and report on grants as needed.

Connaissances

Oral communication

Written communication

Social justice commitment

Spanish language (nice to have)

Formation

Law student (3rd year)

Description du poste

One Monarch Place, Springfield, MA 01144

CLA seeks an attorney to join its Family Law Unit on a temporary basis for the period of 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, preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A demonstrated dedication to social justice and commitment to working with low‑income communities.
• Fluency in Spanish 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.

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 robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

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.