TEMPORARY FAMILY LAW STAFF ATTORNEY at Community Legal Aid in Springfield, MA, USA

Job description

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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.

Skills

Preferred

• Fluency in Spanish

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.