Pro Bono Coordinator (Worcester)

Community Legal Aid (CLA) is the non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to low-income and elderly residents of Central and Western Massachusetts. CLA has over 140 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.

CLA seeks a Pro Bono Coordinator who will help administer its Private Attorney Involvement (PAI) volunteer programs in Central and Western Massachusetts. Because CLA does not have sufficient attorneys on staff to fully meet the demand for our services, CLA oversees several programs that provide opportunities for private attorneys from law firms and corporations to volunteer their time to provide legal assistance to CLA's client communities.

The coordinator will work in CLA's Worcester office and will assist clients and attorneys participating in CLA's PAI programs. The coordinator will conduct client intakes and refer appropriate cases to volunteer attorneys; open and close cases in a timely manner and maintain complete records; engage in outreach to and recruitment of volunteer attorneys; and assist in the presentation of PAI training events. The coordinator will also help with the preparation of periodic grant reports.

The candidate should have access to reliable transportation and be willing to occasionally travel to different parts of CLA's five-county service area. As part of their effort to recruit and engage with volunteer attorneys, the candidate will also be required to attend meetings outside of normal business hours on occasion, including early morning and after hours. Part-time hours negotiable.

COMPENSATION: The starting salary for a full-time 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.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply online, email your cover letter and resume to avaughan@cla-ma.org. or mail to Alicia Vaughan, HR 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.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://communitylegal.isolvedhire.com/jobs/678604-12141.html