News about spiking COVID-19 infection rates remind us that the pandemic is still a threat to our lives and communities. Many individuals and families continue to feel the socio-economic effects of the pandemic, so this week we’re presenting you with opportunities to provide relief to the populations most vulnerable to these effects. The legal aid organizations listed below have created programs and opportunities to address the growing needs of those affected by the pandemic.

American Civil Liberties Union (New York, NY)

The ACLU’s Criminal Law Reform Project (CLRP) is dedicated to finding a end to excessively harsh crime policies that result in mass incarceration and criminalization. CLRP also works to prevent over-incarceration through strategic litigation and advocacy that promotes reform.

The ACLU seeks a legal fellow to join the CLRP and litigate cases against correctional facilities for their mismanagement of the pandemic. The ideal candidate will be committed to criminal justice reform and have excellent communication skills.

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Bay Area Legal Aid (San Francisco, CA)

Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal) provides civil legal services to the most vulnerable populations of the Bay Area. BayLegal’s services work in many legal areas including consumer protection, health care access, domestic violence and sexual assault prevention, immigration, housing preservation, and much more.

Bay Area Legal Aid seeks an Economic Justice Staff Attorney to provide services to families facing debt and homelessness as a result of the pandemic. The ideal candidate will be passionate about serving low-income individuals and will have experience with local, state, and federal benefits programs.

Follow this link to learn more. **Remote work may be a possibility.

Bread for the City (Washington, DC)

Bread for the City helps low-income residents of D.C. to develop the power to determine the future of their own communities. Bread for the City works had to uproot racism and combat poverty through advocacy and social and legal services.

Bread for the City seeks a Public Benefits Fellow to provide support to individuals and families facing terminations of benefits as a result of COVID-19. The Fellow will advise and represent clients experiencing problems with their local and federal benefits. The ideal candidate will be flexible, have a sense of humor, and be able to work independently and with a wide variety of people.

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De Novo (Cambridge, MA)

De Novo provides civil legal assistance and mental health counseling to low-income people and families in the Greater Boston and Cambridge areas. With its vast network of volunteers, De Novo combats the effects of poverty and helps clients cope with the emotional impact of trauma.

De Nova seeks a Lead Attorney to joins its new COVID Eviction Legal Help Project. This project was created in response to increased evictions after the Massachusetts state government lifted the eviction moratorium. The ideal candidate will have experience in litigation and landlord-tenant law.

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The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York (Albany, NY)

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York provides civil legal services to low-income communities and individuals. Their goal is to fight for fairness, justice, and dignity for all those living in poverty.

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York seeks a staff attorney to assist it’s Homelessness Prevention project as more families in the Capital Region of New York face homelessness as a result of the pandemic. The attorney will provide legal assistance, be involved in community efforts, and collaborate with government and nonprofit agencies to assist the homeless and at risk residents of the Capital Region. The ideal candidate will be dedicate to helping low-income communities overcome institutional barriers to basic needs and human rights.

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South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (Fall River, MA)

South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (SCCLS) provides free civil legal assistant to low-income and elderly resident of Southeastern Massachusetts. SCCLS works in housing, public benefits, elder law, domestic relations, employment and much more. SCCLS staff not only represents and assists in legal matters, but they also sponsor community legal education and build relationships with community groups and organizations to serve clients.

SCCLS seeks a temporary staff attorney to join its COVID Eviction Legal Help Project. The attorney will represent clients facing eviction who are unable to navigate the courts due to age, health, and language barriers. The ideal candidate will have experience working with vulnerable populations and be fluent in a second language that reflects the communities of Southeastern Massachusetts.

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