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Employment law staff attorney

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Community Legal Aid

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Location:
United States , Worcester

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Salary:

73000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

CWJC seeks a staff attorney to work on employment law matters. The attorney will be based in CWJC’s Worcester office.

Job Responsibility:

  • Focus on handling unemployment cases
  • Handle cases involving wage and hour issues, leave issues, and employment discrimination
  • Represent individual clients
  • Engage in community outreach and education
  • Work closely with community partners

Requirements:

  • Recent law school graduates and more experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply
  • Third year law students are also eligible to apply, but preference will be given to a licensed attorney who can start sooner
  • Fluency in Spanish (written and oral) strongly preferred
  • Experience in poverty or employment law strongly preferred
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • A demonstrated dedication to social justice and commitment to working with low-income communities
What we offer:
  • 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 stipend

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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