Legal Services Director jobs in Brockton, MA

Legal Services Director oversees the activities of the organization's legal department. Provides legal advice, interpretation, and guidance to senior management and officers regarding contracts, state/federal regulatory requirements, intellectual property or trademark protection, and other business matters. Being a Legal Services Director reviews all information and prepares defense for any legal actions against the organization or advises on prosecuting lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Coordinates and reviews the work of internal or external legal staff. Additionally, Legal Services Director manages staff of attorneys. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to top management. The Legal Services Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Legal Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Paralegals - Immigration Unit
  • South Coastal County Legal Services
  • Brockton, MA FULL_TIME
  • JUSTICE CENTER OF SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS LLC

    Subsidiary of South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc.
    Serving Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod & Islands

    PARALEGALS – IMMIGRATION UNIT

    The Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts (JCSM), a subsidiary of South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. (SCCLS), a non-profit legal services program providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income and elder residents, seeks to hire paralegals to work with a collaborative, supportive, and dynamic immigration unit located in downtown Brockton, MA. The immigration unit represents clients in a wide-range of matters, including, but not limited to, asylum, U and T visas for victims of crime and trafficking, special immigrant juvenile cases, VAWA, TPS, DACA, family-based petitions, and removal defense. In addition to direct representation, the immigration unit engages in systemic advocacy, community outreach and education, and provides community clinics.

    The Organization:
    SCCLS and its subsidiary, the Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts (JCSM), with a combined staff of nearly 80, is the principal provider of free, civil legal aid to low-income residents of Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.
    SCCLS law offices are located in Hyannis, New Bedford and Fall River. The Justice Center is located in Brockton. SCCLS’ core mission is to achieve justice for eligible clients through community-based advocacy. The organization prioritizes legal services in: housing, public benefits, elder law, domestic relations, employment, education, immigration, and consumer matters.

    Responsibilities:

    • Focus on case management, primarily as point of contact for clients monitoring pending cases, assisting with forms preparations, client meetings, and other case work with attorney supervision;
    • Assist with community education, outreach, and clinic events;
    • Participate in team meetings and impact advocacy projects;
    • Engage in continuous learning in immigration law;
    • Participate in other program activities to support the immigration practice and to further organizational goals and mission as directed by the Supervising Attorney and Director of Immigration Advocacy.

    Competencies/Qualifications:

    • Demonstrated commitment or experience working with diverse communities, including experience with individuals who may have experienced poverty, trauma or discrimination; or possess lived experienced in these areas;
    • Strong organizational, time management and case management skills, including strong attention to detail;
    • Strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills;
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team; flexible and adaptable;
    • Proficiency or ability to learn legal case management systems, Microsoft Office Suite;

    Commitment to race equity, anti-racism and economic justice in the workplace and in the provision of legal services;

    • Certificate/Bachelor’s degree preferred;
    • Fluency in a language reflecting our client populations preferred (e.g. Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese, Khmer);
    • Prior immigration law experience preferred.
    • immigration law experience preferred.

    Compensation and Benefits: JCSM salaries are based on a collective bargaining agreement scale starting at $46,600 with no years of experience, with yearly standard increases, and additional increment for demonstrated language skills. Benefits package: robust health and dental with supplemental coverage, life insurance, disability, flexible spending account, 403(b), loan forgiveness. Generous paid leave including sick, vacation, personal and holidays. JCSM is currently operating with a hybrid work model.

    Apply: For full consideration, submit: letter of interest and resume to
    LThelin@sccls.org with subject: JCSM Paralegal -- Immig. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

    South Coastal Counties Legal Services and its subsidiary are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of age, class, color, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender, national origin, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. We strive to foster a healthy, inclusive environment where all staff, clients, and community members are valued, empowered and recognized.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $52,100.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid sick time
    • Paid time off
    • Parental leave
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance
    • Work from home

    Schedule:

    • Day shift
    • Monday to Friday

    Experience:

    • Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

    Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brockton, MA 02301

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Director of Food Services
  • Universal Health Services, Inc.
  • Pembroke, MA FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities Director of Food Services Opportunity - Pembroke Hospital is a 120-bed acute care, inpatient behavioral health facility located south of Boston, in Pembroke, MA. Situated on 26 acres,...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Director of Social Services
  • Best Care Services
  • Brockton, MA FULL_TIME
  • The Guardian Center is a short term rehabilitation and long term care center, seeking a MA licensed director of social service to join our team. The right candidate must possess a Massachusetts licens...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Regional Director of Brain Injury Services
  • Eliot Community Human Services
  • Braintree, MA FULL_TIME
  • Eliot's residential network of services supporting individuals with brain injuries and developmental disabilities is seeking an Director of Residential Services. The ideal candidate will have ten year...
  • 10 Days Ago

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TELEMEDICINE Psychiatrist Medical Director of Outpatient Services in Massachusetts
  • Arbour Counseling Services
  • Franklin, MA OTHER
  • Opportunity Details Arbour Counseling Services (ACS), located in the Boston region is seeking a board-certified psychiatrist for medical director of outpatient services. This is a clinical leadership ...
  • 21 Days Ago

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TELEMEDICINE Psychiatrist Medical Director of Outpatient Services in Massachuset
  • Universal Health Services, Inc.
  • Franklin, MA FULL_TIME
  • Telemedicine Opportunity! Arbour Counseling Services (ACS), located in Massachusetts is seeking a board-certified psychiatrist for medical director of outpatient services. This is a clinical leadershi...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Litigation Attorney
  • Duffy & Sweeney Ltd
  • Providence, RI
  • Job Description Job Description Duffy & Sweeney is now accepting applications from self-reliant and motivated individual...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Counsel
  • The Community Builders, Inc.
  • Boston, MA
  • About The Community Builders (TCB) The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is a nationally recognized nonprofit developer, ow...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Commercial Counsel
  • Kura Oncology, Inc.
  • Boston, MA
  • Are you ready to join a team committed to making a meaningful impact on cancer treatment through the discovery and devel...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Housing Advocate
  • Community Action Agency of Somerville
  • Somerville, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Job Title: Housing Advocate Supervisor: Housing Advocacy Program Supervisor Hours: 35 ho...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director, Corporate Counsel - Contracting
  • Ardelyx
  • Waltham, MA
  • Description Ardelyx was founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative, first-in-class medicin...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal Aide
  • Flagship Staffing Services
  • Providence, RI
  • Job Description Job Description Must have a clear background. Contract position. 4 months, possible longer. Monday to Fr...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Counsel
  • The Community Builders
  • Boston, MA
  • About The Community Builders (TCB) The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is a nationally recognized nonprofit developer, ow...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal
  • Axelia Partners
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Overview We help overseas companies set up, manage and grow their business in the US. We...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.6 square miles (56 km2), of which 21.5 square miles (56 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.56%) is water. Brockton is the 162nd largest city by land area in the Commonwealth, and the twelfth largest of the twenty-seven towns in Plymouth County. Brockton is bordered by Stoughton to the northwest, Avon to the north, Holbrook to the northeast, Abington to the northeast, Whitman and East Bridgewater to the southeast, West Bridgewater to the south, and Easton to the west. Brockton is approximately 25 miles s...
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Income Estimation for Legal Services Director jobs
$196,808 to $272,333
Brockton, Massachusetts area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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