Staff Attorney: Employment Law
$73k/y
2 days ago
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HybridFull-time
Summary
Community Legal Aid is seeking a Staff Attorney: Employment Law to join their team in Worcester, MA. The role involves handling unemployment cases, wage and hour issues, leave issues, and employment discrimination, while also engaging in community outreach and education.
About the Role
As a Staff Attorney focusing on Employment Law, you will represent individual clients in various employment-related legal matters. You will work closely with community partners and participate in outreach efforts to educate the community about their rights. The position requires a commitment to social justice and advocacy for low-income communities.
About You
Required:
- Recent law school graduates and more experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- A demonstrated dedication to social justice and commitment to working with low-income communities.
Preferred:
- Fluency in Spanish (written and oral) strongly preferred.
- Experience in poverty or employment law.
- Third year law students are also eligible to apply, but preference will be given to a licensed attorney who can start sooner.
Benefits
- Starting salary of $73k, adjusted upward depending on experience.
- 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.
- Relocation reimbursement.
- Hybrid work environment requiring in-office work at least three days per week.
Community Legal Aid
Community Legal Aid, Inc. (CLA) provides free civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents of Central and Western Massachusetts. Regardless of how much money you have, we assure fairness for all in the justice system, protecting homes, livelihoods, health, and families. We are unique – no other organization provides these legal services in the communities we serve.
Worcester, MA