April 21, 2026

Medical-Legal Partnership Attorney

370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608

CLA seeks an attorney to be part of its Worcester-based medical-legal partnership (MLP) with UMass Memorial Health. The attorney will hold regular client intake hours at clinical sites; participate in leadership team and project evaluation meetings with clinical partners; serve as a liaison between the legal and clinical project partners; and may help train, recruit, and mentor private volunteer attorneys who will accept pro bono referrals. The attorney will also handle a varied caseload involving homelessness prevention, income and health insurance maximization, domestic relations, special education, and guardianship. The attorney will have grant-reporting and administrative duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current third-year law students, recent law school graduates and more experienced attorneys are eligible to apply.
• Access to reliable transportation and willingness to meet with clients at medical facilities required. 
• Highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills, including versatility in communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience in developing, administering and/or working as an attorney in a medical-legal partnership or other collaborative setting strongly preferred, as are strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work well with corporate and institutional partners.
• Fluency in a second language, especially Spanish, preferred.

COMPENSATION:

• The starting salary for this position is $73,000, which is based on a union scale and adjusted upward depending on experience.
• CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.
• 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)
  • Loan repayment assistance
  • Relocation stipend.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit your resume and cover letter online on our website. Alternatively, you can mail your application to Human Resources Director, Community Legal Aid, 370 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

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 180 dedicated, talented staff working across multiple offices. Our core work includes effective client-centered advocacy and partnerships with our client communities.