Legal aid staff attorney – fair housing Job at Community Legal Aid (Springfield)

Job Description

CLA seeks a staff attorney to help formerly incarcerated individuals overcome the legal barriers that impede their successful re-entry into society. The attorney will assist individuals with sealing, expunging, or correcting their Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). The attorney will also assist individuals with overcoming the barriers to employment and housing posed by their criminal records, including representation before administrative agencies and in court. In addition to representing individual clients, the attorney will engage in community outreach and education and will work closely with community partners. The attorney will be based in CLA’s Springfield office.

Job Responsibility

Help formerly incarcerated individuals overcome the legal barriers that impede their successful re-entry into society
Assist individuals with sealing, expunging, or correcting their Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)
Assist individuals with overcoming the barriers to employment and housing posed by their criminal records, including representation before administrative agencies and in court
Engage in community outreach and education
Work closely with community partners

Requirements

Law students currently in their third year of law school, recent law school graduates, and more experienced attorneys are eligible to apply
Prior experience in re-entry work and community outreach is preferred
Fluency in Spanish preferred
Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to poverty law and social justice work
Experience working with diverse communities, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to work in a collaborative setting are important

Nice to have

Prior experience in re-entry work and community outreach is preferred
Fluency in Spanish preferred

What we offer

401(k) with employer-paid contribution of 5% gross salary
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 reimbursement up to $2,500

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