TEMPORARY FAMILY LAW STAFF ATTORNEY (SPRINGFIELD MA)

Community Legal Aid; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 66.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k) with employer-paid contribution

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

vision

Malpractice insurance

Paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 days,

Zusammenfassung

Community Legal Aid (CLA) in Springfield, MA seeks an attorney to join its Family Law Unit on a temporary basis for the period of one year. The attorney will handle cases involving divorce, child support, visitation, and custody, primarily for survivors of domestic violence and other crimes.

Significant client contact and a full caseload are expected, with outreach to the community and collaboration with partners.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Assist clients with family law matters including divorce, child support, visitation, and custody.
• Maintain an active caseload and accept new cases.
• Engage in community outreach and education.
• Work closely with community partners including domestic violence service providers.
• Some grant-reporting activities may be required.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Spanish language

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD)

Jobbeschreibung

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.