Temporary (one-year) Housing Advocacy Attorney Position in Bridgeport
We have an opening for a temporary staff attorney position in the CLS Housing Unit, under the UniteCT program. The position will last one year. The attorney will be assigned to the CLS Bridgeport office (with coverage in Bridgeport and surrounding towns, and including cases in the Fairfield Judicial District at Bridgeport). Coverage might extend to other areas at least while proceedings remain remote. Responsibilities shall include, among other things, Legal representation and advice to individuals and families who are at risk of homelessness and are being evicted and may be eligible for
emergency rental and/or utility assistance through UniteCT.
START DATE: As soon as possible
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