Description

Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) seeks committed attorneys to fill housing positions (Waterbury, Willimantic, and Bridgeport), family law positions (Willimantic, Bridgeport, Waterbury and Stamford), and Education/Child Protection positions (Bridgeport).   

 CLS seeks applicants who will use their legal training to improve the lives of low-income people and further CLS’ holistic and client-centered work. CLS lawyers represent families and individuals in administrative hearings, and in state and federal courts, as well as advocating in various settings for changes in laws and systems to benefit low-income communities. CLS encourages lawyers addressing complex or systemic client issues to work in teams, which may include other legal services lawyers and/or other local community agencies.

 Attorneys are expected to:

• maintain an active caseload of representation and advice cases, including regular remote or in-person court appearances and administrative hearings appearances

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  conduct community outreach remotely and in-person, and coordinate with other social service agencies working with our clients
• help identify larger trends and issues for our clients, while working with their substantive law unit to develop strategies to respond to those trends and issues.

Attorney may work a hybrid work schedule which allows for remote work up to two days a week.  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep and demonstrated commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income, vulnerable, and marginalized communities, and to CLS’ mission, vision, goals, and values
• Connecticut bar admission
• Spanish language fluency (preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to write persuasively and clearly, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations
• Demonstrated ability both to collaborate closely with colleagues and also to work independently when necessary
• Creativity and flexibility in solving problems and meeting challenges