National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 20 hours ago
Staff Attorney: Fair Housing (Springfield)
Worcester, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffNational Legal Aid & Defender Association is a non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income and elderly clients. They are seeking a fair housing attorney to work in their Springfield office, focusing on raising housing discrimination claims and participating in housing court programs.
LegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Raise housing discrimination claims on behalf of tenants filing affirmative cases
Defend against evictions
Seek to access or maintain public and subsidized housing
Participate in CLA’s housing court lawyer-for-the day program
Assist in the preparation of periodic grant reports
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the Massachusetts Bar
Experience in housing law or related areas
Strong advocacy and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with clients and community partners
Commitment to serving low-income and elderly clients
Ability to handle multiple cases and meet deadlines
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
Founded in 1911
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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