Temporary Legal Aid Staff Attorney: Sealing Eviction Records (Central or Western MA)
Community Legal Aid (CLA) is a non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts. They are seeking an attorney to assist tenants in sealing their eviction records under a new state law, which includes drafting petitions, court representation, and community outreach activities. Responsibilities Assist tenants seal their eviction records under a recently-enacted state law Draft and file petitions and represent tenants in court on sealing petitions Work closely with members of CLA's housing unit to identify tenants who can benefit from the sealing law Engage in robust community outreach, including know-your-rights trainings and eviction-sealing clinics Collaborate with members of CLA's re-entry unit to design community outreach events Be involved in some grant-reporting activities Travel to all five counties in which CLA serves clients Skills Recent law school graduates and more experienced attorneys are eligible to apply Applicant must be barred in or eligible to practice in Massachusetts Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to poverty law and social justice work Experience working with diverse communities Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work in a collaborative setting Experience in community outreach is helpful Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Haitian-Creole, or Arabic Benefits 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) Relocation stipend Company Overview Community Legal Aid, Inc. (CLA) provides free civil legal services to low-income and elderly residents of Central and Western Massachusetts. It was founded in 1951, and is headquartered in Worcester, MA , US, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Community Legal Aid has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.