Join Our Team
Connecticut Veterans Legal Center is one of Connecticut’s legal aid organizations, and the only legal aid organization focused on serving Veterans. We offer a variety of employment opportunities for attorneys, paralegals, support staff, and those seeking fellowships and internships.
OUR MISSION AND VISION
Connecticut Veterans Legal Center’s mission is to empower, support, and improve the lives of Connecticut Veterans by providing free legal assistance to help them overcome legal barriers to housing, healthcare, income, and recovery.
Connecticut Veterans Legal Center’s vision is for all Connecticut veterans to thrive and contribute to their communities with a sense of self-worth and dignity.
Employee Benefits
Connecticut Veterans Legal Center offers each employee a generous benefits package that includes:
HEALTH INSURANCE
CVLC covers 100% of health insurance premium cost for employees and 80% of premium cost for family members
TIME OFF
Each employee receives 20 vacation days and 15 sick days per year. CVLC also closes for business on all federal holidays.
403(B) ACCOUNT
CVLC offers a 403(b) retirement program, including employer contributions of 3% of the average employee salary.
Current Open Positions
A Note on Inclusivity and Diversity
Studies have shown that women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description; despite the reality that applicants rarely ever meet 100% of the qualifications. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the role. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and that’s okay! We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
Christy Fisher Legal Fellowship (Paid Fellowship, Full-Time) - Applications due March 6th
Attorney Mary-Christy Fisher had a long and impactful career as a legal services attorney. One of her passions as an advocate was for the innovative Medical Legal Partnership (MLP) model. In recognition of her career in legal services and her support of MLPs, a Fisher Legal Fellowship was created to allow a law student to spend the summer working at the CVLC. The Fisher Fellow will have the opportunity to explore a variety of experiences, including: client interviewing, legal research and writing, reviewing military and medical records, advocating before administrative agencies and/or housing court, and engaging in policy research.
How to Apply
Interested in applying to one or more of these positions? Please submit a cover letter and resume to applicants@ctveteranslegal.org. Please be prepared to share the names, title and contact information for three references if requested. These positions will stay open until filled. We anticipate that it will be filled quickly, so please send your materials as soon as possible.
Other Opportunities
If you are an attorney who is barred in the State of Connecticut who is interested in pro bono work with CVLC, please click here to learn more about our Pro Bono program or email Don.
JOIN OUR FIGHT WITH A LIFE-CHANGING GIFT TODAY
Your donation will help us serve more than 1,500 Veterans across Connecticut this year.
(top of page) CVLC Staff Members at the 2023 Run.Walk.Ride. Community Kick-Off. Photo by Polly Korbel.
(bottom of page) Hector Alicea, Veteran and former client (left) and April Pearson, Veteran and former client (right). Photos by Desirea Stott-Rodgers Photography