CWJC seeks a case manager to assist clients with issues related to accessing immigration relief, housing stability, and financial security. The case manager will be based in CWJC’s Worcester office and will help connect clients with services and programs in order to maintain and increase their stability and security. The case manager will help clients apply and/or recertify for relevant assistance programs; gather the documents necessary and keep the appointments required for their cases; and identify appropriate non-legal community resources that can help address clients’ unmet needs. The case manager will work closely with CWJC’s immigration, benefits, and housing team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College graduate.
• Fluency in Spanish required.
• Demonstrated concern for and commitment to the goals of legal aid and to working for low-income people, and ability to relate to and establish productive working relationships with community groups, individuals, and human service agencies.
• Ability to develop and maintain knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to multi-task, operate independently and problem-solve in real time.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

COMPENSATION: The starting salary for this position is $44,890, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience. CWJC 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; paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays); and relocation stipend.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply online at: https://communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/834757-9892.html. Alternatively, you can submit your cover letter and resume to avaughan@cla-ma.org or mail to Alicia Vaughan, Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

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

CWJC has a hybrid workplace and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid or undergo weekly testing.

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The Grants Manager will be a member of CLA’s management team and report to the Development Director. The manager will take the lead and work with staff to prepare grant proposals and funding applications for government, corporate, and foundation funds; research potential new sources of funding that match the goals and objectives of the organization; write and edit grant reports and ensure programmatic compliance with all grants; maintain a grants management system with invoice and reporting deadlines; and prepare internal reports and facilitate regular management meetings to review current, pending, and declined grants.

CLA has offices in Northampton, Pittsfield, Springfield, Fitchburg, and Worcester. The Grants Manager will be based in one of CLA’s offices and will be required to spend at least one day per week in CLA’s headquarters in Worcester.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Previous experience in non-profit grant writing as well as supervision, administration, and/or management of grant processes strongly preferred.
3. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Salesforce strongly preferred.
4. Excellent written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
5. Effective organizational, planning, and analytical skills.
6. Ability to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.

COMPENSATION: The salary range is between $65,000 to $90,000 and is adjusted upward depending on experience. 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; paid leave (4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays); and relocation stipend.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit a cover letter expressing your interest, a current resume, a recent writing sample (a grant proposal is preferred), and a list of three references to avaughan@cla-ma.org or mail to Alicia Vaughan, Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608. Alternatively, you can apply online at https://communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/821037-9892.html.

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.

CLA has a hybrid workplace and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID or undergo weekly testing.

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QUALIFICATIONS: Law students currently in their third year of law school, recent law school graduates, and more experienced attorneys are eligible to apply. Prior experience in CORI/re-entry work and housing work preferred. Excellent organizational, communication, writing, and decision-making skills. Track record of working with community partners and effectively conducting community trainings. Committed to serving the needs of a diverse client base.

COMPENSATION: The starting salary for this position is $62,500, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience. 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); and relocation stipend.

Please submit cover letter and resume to avaughan@cla-ma.org 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.

CLA has a hybrid workplace and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID or undergo weekly testing.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• College graduate.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Demonstrated concern for and commitment to the goals of legal aid and to working for low-income people, and ability to relate to and establish productive working relationships with community groups, individuals, and human service agencies.
• Ability to develop and maintain knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to multi-task, operate independently and problem-solve in real time.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

COMPENSATION: The starting salary for this position is $44,890, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience. 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); and relocation stipend.

Please submit cover letter and resume to avaughan@cla-ma.org 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.

CLA has a hybrid workplace and requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid or undergo weekly testing.

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CLA and CWJC are the non-profit civil legal aid programs serving the low-income and elderly residents of central and western Massachusetts. CLA and CWJC have a combined staff of over 150 talented, dedicated people working out of five offices. Through our effective advocacy in more than 8,000 cases each year, some of the most vulnerable residents of our region obtain safe and stable housing; get needed services in school; access unemployment, disability and other benefits to stabilize their income; break free from abuse and exploitation; and obtain humanitarian-based immigration relief. The vast majority of our clients have household incomes that fall below 125% of the federal poverty level (in 2022, $2,891 monthly for a family of four). In addition to direct legal representation, we provide community legal education to service providers, community groups, and private attorneys and operate the region’s largest pro bono program for private attorney volunteers. More information about CLA and CWJC can be found at www.communitylegal.org and www.cwjustice.org.

With full service offices located in Worcester, Springfield, Northampton, Pittsfield, and Fitchburg (as well as multiple outreach offices located across central and western Massachusetts), CLA and CWJC offer exciting opportunities for individuals interested in creating fellowship projects in the areas of migrant and seasonal farmworker law, family law, immigration law, public benefits law, elder law, employment law, education law, racial justice law, re-entry services, housing law, or other innovative practice areas. CLA and CWJC encourage applicants to propose their own project ideas if known.

QUALIFICATIONS

• JD anticipated by May 2024 or recent law graduate.
• Experience working or interning in public interest law is required; experience in the project focus area a plus.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates interested in pairing with CLA or CWJC to apply for fellowships should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter (including a brief description of the type of project they are proposing and where they heard about the fellowship) to Ingrid Liu at iliu@cla-ma.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. For questions regarding the fellowship, please contact Laura Hancock Barry at LHBarry@cla-ma.org.

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