Senior Supervising Attorney- Employment Unit (Central or Western MA)

CLA seeks a Senior Supervising Attorney (SSA) to oversee the work of and directly supervise the attorneys in CLA's Employment Unit. The unit assists low-wage workers with unemployment cases and cases involving wage and hour issues, leave issues, and employment discrimination. The unit also conducts community outreach and education. CLA advocates in other units spend a portion of their time on employment law matters and the SSA will provide support to those advocates as needed. The Attorney will be based in CLA's Springfield or Worcester office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Admission to Mass. Bar or entitlement to practice under a Mass. practice rule required.

• Must have at least five years of experience as an attorney, with significant experience in employment law.

• Ability to work collaboratively and strong supervision and communication skills required.

• Independent thinker with the ability to calmly and thoughtfully support advocates who work in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment which can often be stressful.

COMPENSATION:

• The salary range for this position is 90,000-120,000, DOE
• CLA offers a very generous benefits package that includes:
  
  • 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
  • Relocation reimbursement up to $2,500

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit cover letter and resume electronically or mail to Alicia Vaughan, Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608. CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. CLA encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts. CLA has over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and partnerships with our client communities.

CLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. CLA encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Salary

• $90,000 - $120,000/year