What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEGAL AID STAFF ATTORNEY BENEFITS UNIT (CWJC) position at National Legal Aid & Defender Association?
Position Description
Central West Justice Center (CWJC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Community Legal Aid
(CLA). Together, CWJC and CLA have over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple
offices in Central and Western Massachusetts. CWJC’s core work includes effective clientcentered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.
CWJC seeks a staff attorney to work in its Worcester office. The attorney will provide legal
assistance in public benefits matters, including TAFDC, EAEDC, SNAP, and MassHealth. The
attorney will also represent clients, who are often in emergency situations, seeking shelter and
other benefits under the state’s Emergency Assistance program and in that role will engage in highstakes, fast-paced advocacy, including contested administrative hearings. In addition to handling
cases before administrative agencies and in court on appeal, the attorney will engage in community
outreach and education.
Central West Justice Center (CWJC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Community Legal Aid
(CLA). Together, CWJC and CLA have over 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple
offices in Central and Western Massachusetts. CWJC’s core work includes effective clientcentered advocacy and robust outreach to and partnerships with our client communities.
CWJC seeks a staff attorney to work in its Worcester office. The attorney will provide legal
assistance in public benefits matters, including TAFDC, EAEDC, SNAP, and MassHealth. The
attorney will also represent clients, who are often in emergency situations, seeking shelter and
other benefits under the state’s Emergency Assistance program and in that role will engage in highstakes, fast-paced advocacy, including contested administrative hearings. In addition to handling
cases before administrative agencies and in court on appeal, the attorney will engage in community
outreach and education.