Legal Aid Senior Supervising Attorneys

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Legal Aid Senior Supervising Attorney(s)
The candidate will oversee and coordinate the work of one or more of the following practice areas: education law (focusing on assisting students with issues involving Individualized Education Programs; school discipline including disproportionate suspensions and expulsions of children of color; language access; and other matters specifically affecting low-income students). The Senior Supervising Attorney(s) will directly supervise the legal work of the advocates in the various practice areas. The attorney(s) will also assist with coordinating the training of staff and the community; keep abreast of legal developments in the areas of practice and serve as a legal resource for the program; and co-counsel with staff in complex and/or systemic cases. In addition, the attorney(s) will work with CLA’s Managing Attorneys in conducting annual performance reviews of staff, and will assist in writing grant applications and reports. Should have Admission to Mass. Bar or entitlement to practice under a Mass. practice rule required. Must have at least seven years experience practicing law, with significant experience in one or more of the designated practice areas. Applicants seeking to supervise the elder law practice must have significant housing litigation experience focusing on eviction defense and other landlord-tenant issues arising for elders. Experience with low-income populations; ability to relate effectively to a diverse clientele; and strong supervision and communication skills required.

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