STAFF ATTORNEY: EDUCATION (Springfield)

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is a non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts. They are seeking a staff attorney to work in their education law unit, assisting at-risk students with cases involving Individualized Education Programs, school discipline, and other issues affecting low-income students.

Responsibilities

• Assist at-risk students with cases involving Individualized Education Programs, school discipline (including suspensions and expulsions), language access, and other issues specifically affecting low-income students
• Assist children with disabilities seeking to obtain or maintain benefits from the Social Security Administration, with a focus on cases at the reconsideration and appeal levels
• Conduct community outreach and education
• Assist in the preparation of periodic grant reports

Skills

• Recent law school graduates and more experienced attorneys are eligible to apply
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse communities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative setting
• Experience in education law preferred
• Fluency in Spanish

Benefits

• 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; and relocation stipend.
• CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.

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