Executive Director (Middletown office)
Connecticut Legal Services (CLS) seeks an Executive Director to lead this civil legal aid organization as it begins its next chapter. The organization has a staff of 72 (including 50 attorneys), seven offices, and an annual budget of approximately $14 million. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader with vision and creativity to build on CLS’s proud 48-year history and to expand and strengthen access to justice, empower communities, and facilitate systemic change in Connecticut.
Job Opening: Temporary Family Law Attorney Positions Available – Six Months (Bridgeport and Stamford offices)
Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) seeks skilled and committed attorneys to fill two temporary staff attorney positions, up to 19 hours per week, in its Family Unit Restraining Order Project. Attorneys shall staff one of two CLS court offices, located in either Bridgeport or Stamford Superior Court, and provide holistic, client-centered legal advocacy for domestic violence survivors seeking court protection.
Job Opening: Temporary Immigration Law Attorney Position Available – Twelve Months (New Britain or Bridgeport office)
CLS has an opening in its Immigration Unit for a temporary staff attorney (12 months, with the potential for more) with at least five (5) years of current legal experience in immigration law for its New Britain or Bridgeport office. Spanish fluency is strongly preferred.
Job Opening: Family Law Attorney Position Available – ( New Britain office)
Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) seeks to fill an attorney position in its New Britain office with an initial assignment in the Family Unit. CLS seeks applicants who will use their legal training to improve the lives of low-income people and further CLS’ holistic and client-centered work
Job Opening: Temporary Family Law Attorney Positions Available – Three Months (Waterbury office)
Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) seeks skilled and committed attorneys to fill a temporary staff attorney position, up to 19 hours per week, in its Family Unit Restraining Order Project. The Attorney shall staff CLS’ Waterbury court office, located in the Waterbury Superior Court, and provide holistic, client-centered legal advocacy for domestic violence survivors seeking court protection.
Job Opening: Bilingual Legal Assistant (New Britain office)
Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. (CLS) is hiring a full-time Legal Assistant for its New Britain office. Legal assistants provide support to attorneys as well as general support services for the office. CLS seeks applicants who want to use their skills to improve the lives of people who live below the federal poverty limit.
Check out our volunteer opportunities
Every year, dozens of lawyers, law students, and other volunteers work with CLS staff to fulfill the promise of justice in Connecticut. We seek volunteer attorneys, paralegals, and law students to assist with legal work. Paralegals and law students may be able to obtain clinical credit towards a course of study.