AmeriCorps members will act as legal assistants under the direct supervision of an experienced GBLS lawyer, many of whom are considered national experts in their respective areas of poverty law. Their duties may include providing advice, recommendations, brief support and direct representation of clients at administrative hearings; Participation in community education and awareness activities, as well as other related work. GBLS is the leading provider of free, non-criminal legal assistance in the Greater Boston area, helping low-income individuals, families, and community organizations with a variety of poverty laws. Our staff works in the following specialized units to best solve the problems faced by people living in poverty in our service area: Asian Outreach, Seniors, Health and Disability, Employment, Family, Consumer Rights, Housing, Immigration, Wellness, Mass Health Insurance Advocacy Project and Criminal Record Information Project (CORI) and Back-to-School. In addition, our Cambridge and Somerville Legal Services Office (CASLS) provides legal assistance to residents of Cambridge, Somerville and surrounding towns in a number of these areas. A placement is available in the housing unit. Since 1986, Catholic Charities` Immigration Legal Services (ILS) program has effectively addressed the evolution of immigration laws in the Washington, D.C. area. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free and confidential legal, financial or personal professional counselling or support to employees.

Interested individuals must complete and submit an online application to www.ala-mass.org/applynow.htm. A cover letter, curriculum vitae and a signed application should be emailed to Sonia Marquez, Director of Human Resources at [email protected]. Please use the job code: „AmeriCorps“ when applying. The cover letter must indicate the unit of interest. For more information, please contact Ms. Marquez at (617) 603-1805. Our exchange agreement expands employment opportunities for AmeriCorps employees at the federal level through an exchange agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Read our agency exchange agreement Note: These vacancies are advertised through the USAStaffing automated recruitment system.

To complete your application package, you will be asked to register in USAStaffing`s application manager, submit an up-to-date CV and answer job-related questions. Registration is quick and easy and should only be done once. You can update your resume at any time and use it to apply for an AmeriCorps job posting. A career in the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family have access to a range of benefits. AmeriCorps is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status. Read our Civil Rights and Diversity Policy Our competitive and comprehensive health insurance plans provide our employees and their families with protection they can count on.

Employees can also add ASPs that offer additional tax-efficient health benefits to pay for health care or dependent care. Life insurance and long-term care provide our colleagues with the support they need to protect their families. Sponsorship: AmeriCorps internships with GBLS are part of the Self-Sufficiency Legal Assistance Program conducted under the auspices of South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. The program is funded by the Corporation for National Community and Service and administered by the Massachusetts Service Alliance. Employees have access to paid annual and sick leave, which is due throughout the year. We offer flexible work schedules, paid volunteer time, paid parental leave and a vacation donation program that allows employees to help each other when needed. ReStore Development VISTA summer 2022 or open until it is filled For a year, you can get paid to develop sustainable solutions in a community, gain valuable hands. Similar to a 401(k) plan, the Savings Savings Plan (TSP) offers employees generous matching contributions of 5% of employee contributions without waiting time.

Eligibility/Qualifications: Members must be at least 18 years of age, U.S. citizens, U.S. citizens, or lawful permanent residents of the United States. In addition, applicants must be college graduates interested in attending law school, attending law school in the evening, or a law graduate with an interest in public service law. Knowledge of a non-English language is desirable. Education Requirements: Bachelor`s degree, JD is encouraged to apply. Training courses are offered. Conditions/Benefits: Members who enter into a one-year service commitment and meet their 1,700-hour service obligation receive: $21,500 in taxable annual living allowance (paid every two weeks); an education bonus of $5,815 (payable at the end of his/her service); health insurance; Child care assistance, if eligible; supervised practical exposure to legal practice and the ability to place eligible student loans in forbearance with interest paid after the end of service. IRC`s Hope (Human Trafficking Outreach Prevention and Education) programme works on behalf of and supports survivors of all forms of human trafficking. Our agency consists of a team of people from different backgrounds and experiences who work as a unit to strengthen the communities of our country.