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5 Oct 2021

Full-Time Staff Attorney – Cambridge and Somerville Legal Services (CASLS)

Greater Boston Legal Services – Posted by yortiz Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Job Description

Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/ Accessible Employer and strives to ensure that our staff members reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

 

GBLS has an opening for a staff attorney at its Cambridge and Somerville Legal Services (CASLS) office which serves Cambridge, Somerville, Arlington, Belmont, Woburn, and Winchester.  CASLS is a small supportive neighborhood office with a strong track record of success in the communities we serve.  This is a new position with an anticipated start date as soon as possible.

 

The staff attorney’s responsibilities include representing tenants facing eviction in local district and housing courts, representing tenants facing Section 8 terminations, and representing tenant groups seeking to preserve the affordability of their housing.  The responsibilities will also involve collaboration with community agencies/tenant groups and administrative advocacy and maybe legislative work on housing issues.

 

Qualifications: Candidate must be admitted to the Mass. Bar and have between one and five years of legal experience.  Some trial/motion experience is required.  Knowledge of federal or Mass. housing law is preferred.

 

Annual salary is based on a union scale with a range from $61,500 to $67,500 (for steps 1 through 5).  GBLS offers a generous benefits package and paid time off policy. The attorney will work out of the GBLS Cambridge office.  However, at present due to COVID-19, work is handled both remotely and in the office.

GBLS values diversity and encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds.

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How to Apply

Candidates should submit cover letter, resume and a brief writing sample to the GBLS Human Resources Team via e-mail at jobs@gbls.org. Please refer to Job Code: CASLS-Housing Atty when applying for this position.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but applicants are encouraged to submit applications by October 15, 2021.    

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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