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Legal Services of New Jersey:
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Job Title: Paralegal - Foreclosure Defense
Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based non-profit that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans, has an opening for a paralegal who is committed to serving people living in poverty.
This opportunity will support intake and litigation in LSNJ’s Foreclosure Defense Project, which provides essential legal representation to low-income homeowners who seek to keep their homes or preserve home value. The position requires excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills as well as a minimum four-year undergraduate degree. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply even if they do not have all of the experience listed. Top candidates will have previous experience supporting litigation including drafting pleadings, assisting with case discovery, and being a case handler. Experience with foreclosure procedures and consumer law are a plus. Also valued are Spanish-speaking ability and prior experience assisting low-income people.
LSNJ offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive, teamwork environment, with work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement plans and in-house trainings.
To be considered please email a resume and cover letter detailing your experience with the required skills, and a recent writing sample (of a legal nature, if available) EOE. Send all information to [email protected].
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Job Title: Administrative Assistant - Bi-Lingual
Legal Services of New Jersey, a non-profit that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans, has an immediate opening for an experienced bi-lingual administrative assistant to work with multiple attorneys and paralegals. Here’s what you’ll do!
- Assist attorneys with tasks like contacting clients, document gathering, and case file management.
- Manage client appointments, reschedule as needed, and ensure clear communication through emails and calls.
- Prepare and send client mail, respond to client inquiries (both email and mail), and manage attorney mail flow.
- Maintain a streamlined scheduling system, send out in/out notifications.
Previous administrative experience, Spanish fluency, a working knowledge of Outlook and excellent communications and organizational skills are required. Legal experience is a plus.
LSNJ offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive, teamwork environment, with work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive, low cost health insurance, employer sponsored retirement plans and generous leave policies.
Send a resume and cover letter explaining interest and related experience to: [email protected]. EOE.
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Job Title: Administrative Assistant - IT Department
Legal Services of New Jersey, a non-profit that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans, has an immediate opening for an experienced Administrative Assistant. Here’s what you’ll do!
- Calendar management and maintaining staff schedules; updating as needed.
- Recording and organizing meeting notes.
- Assist in validating monthly invoices for authorization and accuracy.
- Assist with routine purchasing and maintain communication with vendors as directed.
- Ability to work independently on tasks and escalate issues with required.
Previous administrative experience, a working knowledge of Outlook and excellent communications and organizational skills are required.
LSNJ offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive, teamwork environment, with work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive, low cost health insurance, employer sponsored retirement plans and generous leave policies.
Send a resume and cover letter explaining interest and related experience to: [email protected]. EOE.
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Northeast New Jersey Legal Services:
Program: Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
Date: March 26, 2025
Job Title: Pro Bono Partnerships Project Coordinating Attorney
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) seeks to fill the position of Coordinating Attorney for its Pro Bono Partnerships Project in our Paterson, NJ office. This is a full-time position with the ability to work a hybrid schedule. NNJLS is a non-profit public interest law firm with over 120 staff providing free legal services to low-income and senior residents of Hudson, Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey. NNJLS provides a wide variety of civil legal assistance and advocacy for those most in need of legal representation, such as victims of domestic violence, tenants facing unfair and arbitrary eviction, seniors victimized by unscrupulous creditors and clients facing many other types of legal matters. NNJLS is committed to the principle that all persons should be treated equally and fairly by our civil justice system. NNJLS seeks dynamic employees who want to make a real difference in the lives of those most in need.
The Pro Bono Partnerships Project (PBPP) works directly with private volunteer attorneys to provide legal assistance to low-income residents in the NNJLS service area. PBPP also provides access to other legal services including advice sessions and clinics in a variety of legal topics.
The Coordinating Attorney’s primary responsibilities include:
- Recruitment and retention of volunteer attorneys, including those from law firms, corporate counsel, solo practitioners, law students, and local bar organizations;
- Case management of all pro bono cases, including determining and analyzing legal issues, referral to volunteer attorneys, follow-up with volunteer attorneys on case progress and updates, communicating with clients when issues or questions arise as to their legal issue or status, and overseeing appropriate case closure, including obtaining closing notes, documents, and time spent from volunteer attorneys;
- Supervision of three County Coordinators, who are responsible for direct client communications, client file management, case reporting requirements, and administrative tasks;
- With support from other PBPP staff, operation and oversight of legal clinics, including working with legal partners to schedule, coordinate, and host legal clinics, both virtually and in-person, in a variety of legal areas; and
- Oversight of case management and reporting requirements in case management system (Legal Server), including reviewing individual cases for compliance and ensuring accurate and complete document and case information is uploaded.
- Other duties as required to fulfill the unit’s objectives.
The Coordinating Attorney will report to the Director of the Pro Bono Partnerships Project. Candidates must be admitted and in good standing to practice in New Jersey. Minimum 3-4 years of experience practicing law, with preference for litigation based-practices and knowledge of housing, family, or immigration laws. Experience effectively communicating with legal professionals, strong public speaking skills and strong writing skills are required. Prior supervisory experience and working with attorneys and legal professionals are a plus.
NNJLS offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work, and the program’s mission to promoting equity and a client-centered legal practice. We encourage a supportive, teamwork driven environment, with work-life balance. NNJLS provides an attractive starting salary of $88,000 for this position, commensurate with prior experience, and a generous fringe benefits package, including but not limited to 4 weeks’ vacation, 15 sick days, 14 paid holidays, comprehensive health/dental/life insurance, 10% employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement plan, and a voluntary 403(b) retirement plan (employee contribution). Employment at NNJLS also provides access to federal loan forgiveness programs for those that qualify, payment of NJ Attorney Annual Registration fees, training and remote work opportunities.
NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans. Bilingual skills are a plus. For more information, visit our website at www.northeastnjlegalservices.org. Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest in this position, your qualifications, and your salary requirements, to [email protected] with the subject line “Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney.”
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