Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association
99 Chauncy Street, Suite 400, Boston MA 02111
617-423-0648 www.vlpnet.org
LEGAL SERVICES/PRO BONO PROGRAM SEEKS ATTORNEY
Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association (VLP) seeks an attorney with one to five years experience to provide support to its pro bono panel and carry a caseload. VLP represents low-income people in the Greater Boston area on a variety of civil legal problems, including housing, unemployment benefits, consumer/bankruptcy, family and guardianship law. Most cases are referred to members of the pro bono panel, with VLP providing training and ongoing support. Other clients are advised or represented by members of the VLP staff.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
VLP offers a supportive workplace with many opportunities to learn. VLP has a legal services salary scale and a generous benefits package. An attorney with one year of experience starts at $52,000; an attorney with three years of experience starts at $55,000.
Please send resume and cover letter to Martha Williams, Financial Officer, mwilliams@vlpnet.org.
VLP is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, people of color, bi-cultural individuals, and persons with disabilities to apply.