Managing Attorney (Western Mass)

CLA seeks a Managing Attorney (MA) to oversee both its Greenfield and Northampton offices or potentially two separate MAs who will each cover one of those offices. The decision to hire one or two MAs will depend on the qualifications of the candidates the size of the caseload they may handle and their ability to meet other work duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be an attorney who is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or eligible for admission to the Mass. bar at the time of hiring.
• Experience working with low-income populations; the ability to relate effectively to a diverse staff and clientele; and strong supervision and communication skills.
• Experience in management administration development or leadership in a non-profit legal or human services program strongly preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Hampshire and/or Franklin Counties and to attend meetings outside normal business hours on occasion.
• Strong preference for candidates living in or willing to relocate to Hampshire or Franklin County.
• Must have a proven track record of collaborating effectively being a team player and an openness to supervision and learning from others.
• Strong public speaking skills including experience conducting community outreach and trainings and vision for enhancing CLAs ties to the community.

COMPENSATION:

• The salary for this position is 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); law school loan repayment assistance; and relocation stipend.
• The Managing Attorney is expected to work on site five days a week.

Each of those offices has between 7 and 10 staff members who are a mix of receptionists advocates and attorneys. The MA will help with office administration and management including conducting regular staff meetings; participating with other supervisors in the writing of annual performance reviews of staff; coordinating appropriate trainings and wellness activities and providing support for staff; working on outreach projects with staff; and assisting in the handling of issues arising with the physical plant. The MA will also be expected to act as the face of the organization in Hampshire and/or Franklin Counties including regularly attending bar functions funder meetings agency get-togethers and other community events. The MA will assist with fundraising initiatives and grant-acquisition writing and reporting activities. The MA may also handle a caseload in one or more of CLAs practice areas commensurate with their administrative duties.

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is a dynamic civil legal aid organization serving low-income and elderly people in Central and Western Mass. CLA has over 180 dedicated talented staff working across multiple offices. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit your resume and cover letter online on our website. Alternatively you can mail your application to Human Resources Director Community Legal Aid 370 Main Street Worcester MA 01608.

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