Job Title: Summer Internship/Work Study Opportunities Overview: The organization, along with its subsidiary, is a non-profit legal services program dedicated to providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income and elder residents facing various legal issues across the region. The core mission is to achieve justice for clients through community-based advocacy and the delivery of high-quality, time-sensitive assistance to at-risk individuals. The organization acce
Job Title: Academic Year Internship/Work Study Opportunities Job Responsibilities: - Interns will have the opportunity to provide client services and advocacy and engage in other intensive work primarily aimed at assisting low-income and elder residents with various legal issues. - Academic-year interns are expected to participate in orientation, learning opportunities about the organization's work, and court/hearing observations. - Interns may conduct intakes, help gather i
Fellowship Opportunities Overview: The organization, along with its subsidiary, the Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts (JCSM), is a non-profit legal services program that provides free civil legal aid to eligible low-income and elder residents across the region. The core mission is to achieve justice for clients by offering community-based advocacy through high-quality and timely assistance to those at risk. Both the organization and its subsidiary accept applicatio
Job Title: Junior General Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Assist in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts, leases, and service agreements. - Support compliance efforts with federal, state, and local regulations. - Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on various legal issues. - Participate in internal investigations and support risk mitigation strategies. - Monitor legal developments and assist in policy updates. - Collaborate with HR and program leadership o
Fellowship Opportunities Overview: The organization and its subsidiary, the Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts, are non-profit legal services programs dedicated to providing free civil legal aid to eligible low-income and elder residents throughout the region. Their core mission is to achieve justice for their clients by offering community-based advocacy through high-quality and timely assistance to those at risk. The organizations accept applications for fellowship
Job Title: Summer Internship/Work Study Opportunities Job Responsibilities: - Provide free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income and elder residents with various legal issues throughout the region. - Engage in community-based advocacy to deliver high-quality, time-sensitive assistance to at-risk individuals. - Match intern applicants with specific interests to a staff person in an accessible office, based on program needs and available office space. - Participate in
Job Title: Academic Year Internship/Work Study Opportunities Job Responsibilities: Interns at the organization will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of tasks that contribute to the mission of providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income and elder residents. The responsibilities vary depending on the duration of the internship and the intern’s availability. - Academic-year interns can expect to participate in orientation sessions, gain insights...
Job Title: Supervising Attorney, Housing Unit Job Responsibilities: - Mentor and supervise housing unit advocacy staff in Fall River and Brockton, ensuring high-quality direct legal representation in housing matters and addressing systemic issues related to housing. - Assign case work to housing unit advocacy staff according to unit protocols and priorities; monitor staff case loads to ensure a balanced approach between case work and systemic efforts. - Maintain a small and
Job Title: Director of Legal Services Attorney Job Responsibilities: The Director of Legal Services Attorney is tasked with overseeing the Legal Services Program at the organization and performing related managerial duties. The responsibilities include providing legal representation, advice, and referrals to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, particularly in Family Law and Protective Orders. The Director is instrumental in supporting survivors by offering legal informat
Job Title: Summer Internship/Work Study Opportunities Job Responsibilities: Interns participating in the Summer Internship/Work Study Opportunities at the organization will engage in a variety of tasks depending on their availability and experience. The primary responsibilities include: - Providing client services and advocacy. - Conducting intakes and gathering information. - Performing smaller research projects. - Assisting staff with case preparation. - Observing court h
Job Title: Academic Year Internship/Work Study Opportunities Job Responsibilities: Interns at the organization and its subsidiary, the Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts, will engage in various duties depending on their availability, experience, and the duration of their commitment. Responsibilities for academic-year interns include: - Participating in orientation and learning opportunities about the organization's work. - Observing court and hearing sessions to gai
Fellowship Opportunities Job Title: Fellow Job Responsibilities: Fellows at the organization and its subsidiary, the Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts, undertake a range of responsibilities aimed at providing free civil legal aid to low-income and elder residents. These responsibilities include: - Conducting client intakes and gathering relevant information about people and services. - Performing legal research projects and assisting in case handling. - Engaging in