Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Date: January 30, 2023
Job Title: Help Desk Analyst
ABOUT THE POSITION
Legal Services of New Jersey is seeking an experienced Help Desk Analyst to join our team of 17 IT professionals. We offer an excellent work environment, with the opportunity for growth across a variety of modern technology platforms. Salary competitive with comparable for-profit environments, commensurate with skills alignment for the position, and excellent benefits. Legal Services provides free civil legal assistance to those living in poverty.
The successful candidate will work with a team of 3 other Help Desk analysts to provide first level end user IT support, with an additional team of IT professionals as resources and for issue escalations. You will be supporting a statewide network of legal services providers. Legal Services of New Jersey is an employer that is interested in staff development through trainings and open communication. This is an opportunity to be a part of an enthusiastic and committed team of professionals working with enterprise technologies while making a difference to those most vulnerable in society.
ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT
This position is overseen by the Lead Systems Administrator and reports to the Chief Technology Officer. Our environment consists of a statewide network of 6 distinct legal services providers with 23 Locations throughout New Jersey, over 650 users, who directly service over 60,000 clients a year and provide resources to many more. Our IT environment includes Windows Enterprise solutions (Exchange 2016/Exchange Online, Windows Server 2016/2019, SCCM, Windows 10, Office 2016/M365, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit), VMWare, Converged Infrastructure, Enterprise Networking Solutions, VoIP Infrastructure, Network Faxing, SAN, VPN Services, Firewall, Zoom, Docker, Rancher, GIT, and Microsoft Team Foundation Server.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for IT support ticket lifecycle.
- Answer all support inquiries and log all information thoroughly into issue management system.
- Troubleshoot and clearly document hardware, software or network related issues and any steps taken to resolve.
- Identify Persistent/Critical Issues.
- Manage time effectively to meet deadlines and prioritize issues.
- Communicate Regularly with the IT Management Team.
- Desktop Imaging - Imaging of computers following established procedures.
- User/Computer and Hardware/Software Provisioning and Lifecycle Management - Creation, Modification, and Removal of Hardware, Software and Accounts.
- Assist with Inventory Management - Logging equipment in and out of our inventory control systems and tracking software installations as instructed.
- Adherence to IT Policies, and other Standard Policies and Procedures.
- Assist with identifying and correcting any deficiencies in Policies, Procedures, or Knowledge Base/Support documents or the creation of any such documents.
- Asset Management
- Manage/Track Loaner Laptop pool and any other needed management of IT equipment.
- Reclaim/rename equipment as necessary.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with the creation and evaluation of end-user instructional documentation.
- When instructed, perform inspection of the data center areas and equipment for error lights, sounds, error messages, or potential environmental issues and reporting on any issues identified.
- Become familiar with the IT network and equipment as related to their programs and offices.
- Participate and in some instances act as lead on pilot projects, providing any feedback required related to the pilot.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Customer Service Skills - Including the following.
- Ability to communicate clearly with end users in a non-technical manner.
- The ability to listen closely to the end user and identify what their issue is.
- Ability to empathize with the end user and make them feel as if their problem is important to you and will be addressed in a timely manner.
- Experience with IT Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution of Endpoints (Laptops, Desktops, Portable Devices, Printers)
- Understanding of Software Installations and Configurations
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 2016 Professional and/or Microsoft 365 configuration, options, and navigation.
- Proficient with Microsoft Windows 10.
- Experienced with basic Active Directory and/or Azure AD; User and Computer Management.
- Understanding of user account security principles and best practices
- Ability to follow directions to carry out tasks or assignments.
- Capable of prioritizing issues and work duties.
- Ability to travel throughout statewide program offices on short notice.
- Must have valid license and own transportation.
- Capable of following directions regarding IT equipment and processes, including directed troubleshooting of IT issues.
- Must be willing to work outside of normal hours during emergencies. Such circumstances rarely occur.
- Organized and reliable in providing information and follow up regarding any IT project, pilot or testing needs.
- Have the dexterity, mobility, and strength to view the back of devices, navigate data centers and office spaces, trace lines, and install equipment such as computers and printers.
- Must be capable of lifting up to 50lbs.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
- Microsoft 365/Office 365
- Exchange Online
- Zoom Meeting and Zoom Phone
- Multifactor Authentication and Authenticator Apps
- Microsoft Intune
Legal Services of New Jersey is an Edison based non-profit public interest legal organization working with a group of legal services providers throughout NJ to provide free civil legal assistance and advocacy for low-income people. EOE. Salary commensurate with experience. To be considered for this position please send your resume with a cover letter detailing your experience with the required skills outlined and your salary requirements to [email protected].
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Date: January 13, 2023
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based non-profit legal assistance organization seeks a senior accountant to assist with all accounting and grant administration functions. Accounting functions include supervision of accounts payable (purchase orders, vendor inquiries etc.), payroll data preparation, timekeeping system, bank reconciliations, month-end closing, budget reporting and other financial duties. Grant administration functions include budgeting, grant reporting, and statewide quarterly grant allocations.
Requirements include a BS degree in accounting, previous general accounting and payroll data processing experience required. Non-profit experience highly desirable. MIP accounting software and experience preferred. CPA license a plus. Applicant must also be able to handle multiple tasks, and work independently as well as part of a team.
LSNJ offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive, team work environment, with work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement plans. Send resume and cover letter to: [email protected].
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Date: December 20, 2022
Job Title: Outreach and Intake Specialist (Part Time Temporary)
Legal Services of New Jersey, a non-profit organization that provides free civil legal assistance to people living in poverty has two part time positions for outreach/intake specialists to assist our legal staff in educating and connecting families with nutrition assistance benefits and other programs. These positions are temporary – approximately 6-9 months, with a possibility for extension based on interest and grant funding.
The outreach and intake specialists will assist a team of advocates working to educate low-income families, especially immigrant families, about the availability of SNAP and WIC benefits, working with area schools and other community partners. Responsibilities will include assisting with planning outreach events in and around K-12 schools; assisting families at outreach events by providing information and direction; and
conducting interviews and intakes for LSNJ’s legal services.
These positions will involve some on site work at outreach sites, which may include afternoon and evenings. Other work may be remote and at LSNJ’s offices in Edison, depending on the needs of the project. Outside of scheduled outreach events, hours may be flexible. Work schedules may vary from 12-19 hours per week to be determined based upon the candidate’s availability and the needs of the program.
Applicants must be available for onsite activities in at least one of the outreach regions – southwest, central, and northwest NJ and have their own transportation. Proficiency in Spanish or another language is strongly preferred, as is experience working with immigrant populations.
LSNJ offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive, team work environment, with work-life balance.
For consideration, send a cover letter explaining your interest and resume detailing related experience to: [email protected]. EOE
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Date: December 02, 2022
Job Title: Bi-lingual (Spanish) Administrative Positions—Newark, New Jersey & Edison, New Jersey Locations
Legal Services of New Jersey, a non-profit that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans, has several immediate openings for an experienced administrative staff to work with multiple attorneys and paralegals serving immigrants who are detained or in deportation proceedings. Duties will include handling client and intake calls; coordinating and opening case intakes; and providing general administrative support. Positions require Spanish fluency.
Front Desk Receptionist/Office Manager - Newark Office
Located in Newark, within walking distance from Newark Penn Station. Additional duties include greeting clients and other visitors; managing mail, supply orders and other office needs; filing and picking up documentation at the Newark Immigration Court and Elizabeth Detention Center. This is a full-time, in-person position at LSNJ’s Newark office that requires a highly organized person with excellent interpersonal, time-management, and computer skills, along with a deep interest in aiding immigrants and their families.
Administrative Assistant – Edison Office
This is a full-time, in-person position at LSNJ’s Edison office that requires highly organized person with excellent interpersonal, verbal and computer skills, along with a deep interest in aiding immigrants and their families. Spanish fluency required.
LSNJ offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive, team work environment, with work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive, low cost health insurance, employer sponsored retirement plans and generous leave policies.
Applicants interested in LSNJ’s mission are strongly encouraged to apply even if they do not have all of the requisite experience listed above. Send a cover letter listing choice of position explaining your interest along with resume to: [email protected]. EOE
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Date: September 23, 2022
Job Title: Grants Data Coordinator
Legal Services of New Jersey, a non-profit organization that coordinates the statewide Legal Services network providing free civil legal assistance to people living in poverty, seeks a full-time Grants Data Coordinator to serve as the data collection and reporting specialist for a specific portfolio of LSNJ project grants. You will engage in qualitative analysis of grant data; oversee a portfolio of grants with responsibility of compliance reporting and grant monitoring including performance of contractual partners.
Additional responsibilities include coordinating with staff to ensure timeliness of grant submission and monthly grant reports, variance analyses as required and in consultation with Management and project attorneys.
Strongest candidates will have a BA/BS degree and experience with grants in a nonprofit environment; strong data analysis, excellent writing and communication skills, knowledge of program budgeting with an emphasis on grant compliance and outcome measurement; strong database and Microsoft excel/word skills. Experience working in a nonprofit institution preferably of comparable complexity and scale.
LSNJ offers a diverse environment with competitive compensation based on comparable public interest salaries. We also offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability, and 403(b) tax deferred compensation plan.
To be considered please email a resume and cover letter detailing your experience with the required skills, and two recent writing samples to [email protected]. EOE.
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Date: September 15, 2022
Job Title: Housing Attorney
Legal Services of New Jersey a non-profit public interest legal aid agency providing free legal help to the poor in civil matters, has an immediate opening for a housing attorney.
The Housing Attorney will join the housing advocacy team which combines client representation with housing policy advocacy. In this position you will provide tenant representation in landlord tenant court, and assistance in obtaining rental assistance. You will also be involved in community and client education and outreach activities, and system reform projects to identify and develop strategies to protect, preserve and expand the housing rights and opportunities for low-income people.
We will consider individuals with various level of relevant legal experience; those with expertise in housing law and policy, landlord tenant issues, eviction defense, fair housing and race equity, and litigation and/or policy advocacy, as well as recent graduates with a significant interest in housing law and other relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
- Experience working with diverse populations a plus.
- J.D. and license to practice law in New Jersey or an ability to gain admission.
- A commitment to advocacy on behalf of low income marginalized people including immigrant communities.
- Bi-lingual-Spanish a plus
LSNJ offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive team work environment, with work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement plans and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit.
To be considered, send a resume and cover letter describing your interest and related experience, and the states and years of all bar admissions. Please also include two recent legal writing samples.Send all required components to [email protected]. EOE.
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Date: September 15, 2022
Job Title: Staff Attorney—Legal Assistance to Medical Patients Project (LAMP)
Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based non-profit that provides free civil legal assistance to low income New Jerseyans, seeks a staff attorney to provide legal representation to referred hospital patients through LSNJ’s Medical-Legal Partnership project (LAMP). LAMP’s mission is to address the socio-economic impediments to health faced by referred client-patients through coordinated advocacy by lawyers and medical providers.
LAMP attorneys will practice in a number of areas including the following: special education and guardianship, housing and entitlements (SSI/SSDI, food stamps, TANF and GA), as well as healthcare access (Medicaid and Medicare denials). The project has office space at several hospitals in NJ and the position is based out of Edison, as well as at one or more of these provider facilities. Additionally, LAMP staff provide outreach and education to hospital staff and to families served by those hospitals.
LAMP is a collaborative project but staff are also expected to work independently. Training is offered to staff especially in new substantive legal areas and regular case review meetings are held in Edison. We are looking for a hardworking, compassionate and innovative attorney to join our team.
LSNJ offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive team work environment, with work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement plans and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit. To be considered, send a resume and cover letter describing your interest and related experience, and the states and years of all bar admissions. Please also include two recent legal writing samples. Send all required components to [email protected]. EOE.
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Date: August 23, 2022
Job Title: Attorney—Health Care Access Project
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ), an Edison-based statewide non-profit that provides civil legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans, seeks an experienced attorney for its Health Care Access Project (HCAP). We provide direct representation to health care consumers throughout the state, from advice to full representation depending upon the issue, and engage in impact litigation where necessary. We help our clients to access health care insurance coverage and services, and inform and empower them in navigating the health care system. We also engage in systemic advocacy on behalf of this population and maintain an expertise in health law to provide training and guidance to Legal Services staff statewide. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased recognition of the importance of equity in health care access.
We are seeking a person passionate about health care justice with excellent analytical and advocacy skills and an interest in engaging in detail with individual clients as well as policy. Experience in Medicaid, especially long term care (MLTSS) applications, and other health law areas preferred. Spanish fluency is also a plus.
LSNJ offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive, team-work environment, with work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement plans and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit.
To be considered, send a cover letter describing the reasons for your interest in the position and related legal background, along with a resume including the states and years of all bar admissions. Please also include two recent legal writing samples. Send all required components to [email protected]. EOE.
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Date: August 09, 2022
Job Title: Controller
Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based non-profit legal assistance organization seeks a Controller with experience in the nonprofit industry to plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting operational functions, reporting systems and grant administration (internal and statewide), ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements including sub-recipient monitoring.
Responsibilities include:
- Protection of organization assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls. Maintaining and updating accounting procedures and manuals
- Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
- Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements, management and grant reports.
- Budgeting for the organization as well as individual grants
- Cash Flow Analysis and monitoring
- Oversee regulatory reporting including IRS and NJ State annual information returns
- Supervise accounting staff
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Candidate must have Single Audit preparation experience and a thorough understanding of the Federal Uniform Guidance. Must have strong knowledge of nonprofit revenue recognition interpretations and applications. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of all aspects of US generally accepted accounting principles and will oversee the entire financial department
- BS degree in accounting (Masters Preferred)
- CPA license, 7+ years in accounting field with experience in nonprofits (single audit preparation and relevant nonprofit revenue recognition)
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently as well as part of a team.
- Excellent time management, planning and organization skills
- Ability to work with competing priorities under tight deadlines
- Previous supervisory experience
- Advanced Excel skills and solid data management skills including MIP accounting software and payroll data processing experience preferred.
LSNJ offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work and the mission of LSNJ. We encourage a supportive, team work environment, with work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive health and generous retirement plan. Send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]. EOE.
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Date: August 03, 2022
Job Title: Senior Researcher and Policy Analyst
Legal Services of New Jersey, a non-profit organization that coordinates the statewide Legal Services network providing free civil legal assistance to people living in poverty, seeks a full-time Senior Researcher and Policy Analyst to work for its Poverty Research Institute. Responsibilities include conducting data analysis from sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, developing research methodologies, writing in-depth policy reports, presenting research to diverse audiences, and supporting advocacy related to poverty.
A Master’s degree or equivalent in public policy/administration, statistics, sociology, or a related social science field is required. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communications skills and proficiency with excel, and statistical software such as SPSS, STATA and commitment to advancing economic and social justice. R. Budgetary analysis experience will be a plus.
LSNJ offers excellent benefits including comprehensive, low-cost health benefits, generous 403b plan and a positive and supportive working environment,
Send resume, cover letter specifically addressing these attributes, and two relevant writing samples to [email protected]. EOE
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Date: July 28, 2022
Job Title: Full Stack .NET & Angular Developer
ABOUT THE POSITION
Legal Services of New Jersey is seeking an experienced Full Stack .NET & Angular Developer to join our team of 19 IT professionals. We offer an excellent work environment, with the opportunity for growth across a variety of modern technology platforms. Salary competitive with comparable for-profit environments, commensurate with skills alignment for the position, and excellent benefits. Legal Services provides free civil legal assistance to those living in poverty.
The successful candidate will work with a team of 3 other developers, supporting a statewide network of legal services providers and will be working for an employer that is interested in staff development through trainings and open communication. This is an opportunity to be a part of an enthusiastic and committed team of professionals working with enterprise technologies while making a difference to those most vulnerable in society.
ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT
This position is overseen by the Managing Senior Software Engineer. Our environment consists of a statewide network of 6 distinct legal services providers with 23 Locations, over 600 users, who service over 60,000 clients a year. Our IT environment includes over 100 servers, Docker, Kubernetes, GIT, Microsoft Team Foundation Server, VMware, Enterprise Class Network Infrastructure, Exchange Clustering, MS SQL Server. Our web and development applications are used by clients, partners and internal staff. We adhere to weekly sprints and utilize JIRA for project planning. Code reviews are incorporated with each issue.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Full stack end-to-end software development; from gathering requirements to production rollout, version control and support, ensuring deliverables and quality goals are met.
- Work with Managing Senior Software Engineer and other colleagues to identify dependencies and consequences as well as understand technical implications of development requests and paths available.
- Participate in story grooming, peer code review and project planning.
- Adhere to established programming best practices and procedures, including security best practices.
- Assist with strategic visioning.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure software projects are thoroughly documented.
- Provide support for internally developed applications and websites.
- Research and recommend technologies relevant to our environment and business goals.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
- Keep abreast of national legal services IT related developments, issues, and conversations through the various forums available. Share relevant information with the LSNJ management team.
- Any other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Significant relevant experience.
- Experience programming in .NET Framework, .NET Core, C#, Angular 12 or higher, OpenAPI specification, Entity Framework, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Understanding of Mobile First Design; Bootstrap and Material standards.
- Experience building mobile friendly UI's.
- Experience creating RESTful services.
- Experience writing SQL Queries.
- Experience with end to end testing.
- Capable of requirements gathering.
- Experience with Version Control (ex. GIT, TFS).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent collaboration and problem solving skills.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SOUGHT
- Automation (Builds, Testing, Deployments).
- Knowledge of design patterns (Unit Of Work, Factory, Repository).
- Experience using Agile Methodologies.
Legal Services of New Jersey is an Edison based non-profit public interest legal organization working with a group of legal services providers throughout NJ to provide free civil legal assistance and advocacy for low-income people. EOE. Salary commensurate with experience. To be considered for this position please send your resume with a cover letter detailing your experience with the required skills outlined and your salary requirements to [email protected].
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Date: July 22, 2022
Job Title: Attorney—Statewide Legal Hotline
Legal Services of New Jersey, the statewide coordinating agency for New Jersey’s network of non-profit corporations that provides free civil legal assistance to low income residents, has an immediate opening for an experienced attorney to work on its statewide legal hotline. You will provide telephone advice, brief follow-up service and referrals to low-income clients.
The strongest candidates will related experience in law affecting low-income people, especially in housing, family and government assistance programs. Proficiency in Spanish or other foreign language a plus.
LSNJ offers a very positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about securing justice for disadvantaged people. We promote a supportive and collaborative environment, with a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement contribution plans and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit.
To be considered, send a resume and cover letter describing the reasons for your interest in the position and related background, along with two recent writing samples. Send all required components to [email protected]. EOE.
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Date: July 14, 2022
Job Title: Attorney—Social Security Disability
Legal Services of New Jersey has an immediate opening for an attorney to represent low-income clients in SSI/SSDI claims throughout New Jersey, before the Social Security Office of Hearings Operations, the Appeals Council and Federal Court. The strongest candidates will have previous experience with SSI/SSDI cases, with client who may be coping with a variety of physical and psychological impairments, and with representation of low-income people. However, we will be willing and able to hire and train a candidate with an excellent academic record, and a demonstrated commitment to assisting and advocating for low income people.
Spanish fluency a plus.
LSNJ offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive teamwork environment with positive work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement plans along in-house trainings that offer CLE credit.
To be considered please send a cover letter describing the reasons for your interest in the position and a resume detailing your experience and the states and years of all bar admissions. Please also include two recent legal writing samples. Send all required information to [email protected]. EOE.
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Date: July 14, 2022
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans has several openings for experienced administrative assistants to work with multiple attorneys and other Social Security Disability project staff. Duties include all levels of administrative work, scanning and uploading documents, handling mail, data management and answering busy telephone lines.
Requires a highly organized person with previous administrative assistant experience, exceptional attention to detail; excellent interpersonal and computer skills. A deep interest in aiding the economically disadvantaged and Spanish language skills are a plus.
LSNJ offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive, team work environment, with work-life balance. Excellent benefits include low cost, comprehensive health and retirement plans.
For consideration, send a cover letter explaining your interest and resume detailing related experience to: [email protected]. EOE
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Date: July 06, 2022
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Immigrant Children
Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison, NJ based non-profit that provides free civil legal assistance to low income New Jerseyans, has an immediate opening for a staff attorney to provide representation to unaccompanied minors and other immigrant youth. The strongest candidates will have related experience in immigration law, family law, and prior work with children. Fluency in Spanish is an extremely important additional capacity. This position will require some travel to the immigration courts in Elizabeth and Newark, New Jersey, and county superior courts throughout the state.
LSNJ offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive, team work environment, with work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement plans and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit.
To be considered, send a cover letter describing the reasons for your interest in the position and related legal background, along with a resume including the states and years of all bar admissions. Please also include two recent legal writing samples. Send all required components to [email protected]. EOE.
Program: Legal Services of Northwest Jersey
Date: January 05, 2023
Job Title: Staff Attorney
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey is a provider of comprehensive civil legal assistance for people residing in Northwestern NJ. Serving residents of Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties, LSNWJ provides services in family, housing, consumer, public entitlements, health care access, and, expungements. This is an opportunity to work in a community of highly experienced and dedicated legal services attorneys and staff committed to access and equal justice for all.
LSNWJ has an opening for a staff attorney in the Morristown office. The interested candidate should be prepared to practice in any of the areas offered by LSNWJ, including housing and public entitlements.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides civil legal service to clients and client groups including advice, negotiation, litigation,administrative advocacy and appellate work, pursuant to program priorities and polices.
- Interviews clients and ascertain substantive elements of the client’s problem. Handles communications with clients during the course of representation.
- Conducts factual investigations; researches law; prepares legal pleadings and other documents;conducts negotiations.
- Provides representation to clients at court and administrative hearings.
- Reviews and supervises the work product of support staff members, law graduates, and legalinterns relating to all clients being advised or represented by him/her.
- Develops specialized knowledge in substantive areas of poverty law; acts as a resource for other staff.
- Provides training to other legal advocates; prepares materials relating to these presentations.
- Participates in committees, task forces, and working groups.
- Speaks to community groups, schools and others about legal rights and LSNWJ services; prepares materials relating to these presentations.
- Works with members of the private bar as may be necessary or desirable in connection with LSNWJ’s pro bono program.
Competencies:
- Good capabilities with technology.
- A team player.
- Good analytical, oral communication and writing skills.
- Working knowledge of and strict adherence to regulations, ethics, policies and procedures that apply to legal services programs.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of and strict adherence to the Rules of Professional Conduct.
- Proficiency with a second language is a plus.
Requirements:
- J.D. from accredited law school.
- Licensed attorney of the State of New Jersey or licensed in another state and committed to seeking NJ Bar admission.
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest law.
Professional Expectations:
- Continued commitment to public interest.
- Continued professional growth.
The LSNWJ team is passionate about our work and creates a supportive, teamwork environment, with work-life balance. LSNWJ provides trainings that offer CLE credit and comprehensive benefits package.
If you share our passion for equal justice, please email your resume, 3 references, 1 writing sample, and cover letter to: [email protected]. Please detail in your cover letter how you believe you meet the needs of the position of a Staff Attorney at LSNWJ.
LSNWJ is an equal opportunity employer; applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We invite candidates to include, as well, a statement of how your background and experiences might contribute to the diversity and cultural vitality of LSNWJ.
The position is available to start immediately. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Our office is temporarily operating on a hybrid schedule. The staff attorney should be prepared, as needed, to work out of any of the five counties of Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren.
Program: Legal Services of Northwest Jersey
Date: October 31, 2022
Job Title: Staff Attorney
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey is a provider of comprehensive civil legal assistance for people residing in Northwestern NJ. Serving residents of Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties, LSNWJ provides services in family, housing, consumer, public entitlements, health care access, and expungements. This is an opportunity to work in a community of highly experienced and dedicated legal services attorneys and staff committed to access and equal justice for all.
LSNWJ has an opening for a staff attorney. The interested candidate should be prepared to practice in the areas offered by LSNWJ.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides civil legal service to clients and client groups including advice, negotiation, litigation, administrative advocacy and appellate work, pursuant to program priorities and polices.
- Interviews clients and ascertain substantive elements of the client’s problem. Handles communications with clients during the course of representation.
- Conducts factual investigations; researches law; prepares legal pleadings and other documents; conducts negotiations.
- Provides representation to clients at court and administrative hearings.
- Reviews and supervises the work product of support staff members, law graduates, and legal interns relating to all clients being advised or represented by him/her.
- Develops specialized knowledge in substantive areas of poverty law; acts as a resource for other staff.
- Provides training to other legal advocates; prepares materials relating to these presentations.
- Participates in committees, task forces, and working groups.
- Speaks to community groups, schools and others about legal rights and LSNWJ services; prepares materials relating to these presentations.
- Works with members of the private bar as may be necessary or desirable in connection with LSNWJ’s pro bono program.
Competencies:
- Good capability with technology.
- A team player.
- Good analytical, oral communication and writing skills.
- Working knowledge of and strict adherence to regulations, ethics, policies and procedures that apply to legal services programs.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of and strict adherence to the Rules of Professional Conduct.
- Proficiency with a second language is a plus.
Requirements:
- J.D. from accredited law school.
- Licensed attorney of the State of New Jersey or licensed in another state and committed to seeking NJ Bar admission.
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest law.
- Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience.
Professional Expectations:
- Continued commitment to public interest.
- Continued professional growth.
The LSNWJ team is passionate about our work and creates a supportive, teamwork environment, with work-life balance. LSNWJ provides trainings that offer CLE credit and comprehensive benefits package.
If you share our passion for equal justice, please email your resume, 3 references, 1 writing sample, and cover letter to: [email protected]. Please detail in your cover letter how you believe you meet the needs of the position of a Staff Attorney at LSNWJ.
LSNWJ is an equal opportunity employer; applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We invite candidates to include, as well, a statement of how your background and experiences might contribute to the diversity and cultural vitality of LSNWJ.
The position is available to start immediately. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Our office is temporarily operating on a hybrid schedule. This position will be based in either the Hunterdon or Somerset County office. The staff attorney should be prepared, as needed, to work out of any of the five counties of Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren.
Program: Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
Date: January 13, 2023
Job Title: Pro Bono Partnerships Coordinating Attorney
The Pro Bono Partnerships Coordinating Attorney will integrate various pro bono program functions with an emphasis on substantive mentorship and technical assistance for cases being handled by volunteer advocates (private attorneys, paralegals and law student interns). In this role, the Coordinating Attorney will work directly with the Director of the Pro Bono Partnerships Project and staff, and will be available to train, mentor, advise and supervise volunteer advocates including: firm attorneys, general counsel, solo practitioners, law students, paralegals, fellows, etc. Responsibilities include:
- Supervise and provide technical assistance on matters placed with volunteer advocates at varied skill levels. This will include:
- substantive law, procedural and skills training
- assisting volunteers with ongoing case management and consultations/mentoring
- participating at off-site legal clinics
- Research and develop materials to better serve clients (on legal issues they face) and attorney volunteers (on how to best serve clients). e.g. client questionnaires; volunteer “how-tos.”
- Expand and help develop client-centered volunteer training programs and materials including:
- Design and present monthly seminars on legal issues for volunteers
- Create and update practice manuals and outlines for new and experienced legal advocates across multiple legal areas
- Assist with the creation of alerts, blog posts and publications on legal topics relevant to volunteer attorneys
- Help create virtual training modules
- Assistance as needed with:
- screening potential clients and participation in client outreach activities
- coordinating with all NNJLS legal units on case strategies
- supervision of NNJLS Pro bono Program support staff
- Other duties and locations as assigned. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
Requirements:
- The candidate must be admitted and in good standing or ready for admission to practice law in New Jersey. Other state bar membership may qualify, depending on experience.
- Minimum 2-3 years litigating hearings, trials and other proceedings in various forums with comprehensive knowledge of civil procedure and evidentiary issues
- Experience effectively communicating with legal professionals and community leaders; ability to engage with diverse stakeholders; strong public speaking skills.
- Strong, accurate research skills; impeccable written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly motivated and able to manage own work and caseloads.
- Demonstrated experience with or sensitivity to the needs of low-income populations, particularly “hard to reach / serve” populations.
- Patience; creativity; attention to detail; excellent organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and remain calm under pressure.
- Commitment to the mission of Northeast New Jersey Legal Services and dedication to promoting equity and a client-centered pro bono practice.
Salary Range:
$79,000-$90,000. NNJLS provides an attractive salary and fringe benefits package.
Apply: Submit the following to [email protected] with the subject “ Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney.”
1) resume
2) cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position as well as your salary requirements
3) two (2) work product samples
NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans. For more information about the program visit www.northeastnjlegalservices.org
Program: Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
Date: April 28, 2022
Job Title: Employment Opportunities for Attorneys
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) has several challenging and rewarding positions available for attorneys seeking to provide legal assistance to a diverse clientele. NNJLS is hiring attorneys for its Housing, Public Benefits, Consumer, Immigration, Low-Income Taxpayer, and Family Law/Domestic Violence sections in its Paterson, Hackensack, and Jersey City, New Jersey offices. NNJLS seeks dynamic advocates who want to make a real difference in the lives of those most in need of legal assistance. Positions are available for experienced attorneys as well as recent graduates. Judicial Law Clerks are also encouraged to apply.
NNJLS is a non-profit public interest law firm with over 100 employees providing free legal services to low-income, senior and disabled residents of Hudson, Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey. NNJLS’s staff of highly experienced and dedicated attorneys 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 members of society should be treated equally and fairly by our civil justice system.
Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills as well as a demonstrated commitment to legal assistance for the disadvantaged is preferred. NNJLS offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. New Attorneys will work with top experts in a variety of practice areas and will handle their own case load after appropriate training. We encourage a supportive, team work environment, with work-life balance. All attorneys receive an attractive salary and fringe benefits package, including annual salary increases, and generous paid time off. Benefits also include comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans, as well as in-house trainings that offer CLE credit. Advancement and promotions within the organization are encouraged. NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans. Bilingual skills are preferred for some positions.
For more information about us visit our website at www.northeastnjlegalservices.org. To apply submit a resume and cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for the position to [email protected].
Program: Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
Date: February 24, 2022
Job Title: Family Law Attorney
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) has positions available for experienced Family law attorneys seeking to provide legal assistance to the most disadvantaged and vulnerable members of society. NNJLS is hiring attorneys for its Paterson, Hackensack, and Jersey City, New Jersey offices.
NNJLS is a non-profit public interest law firm with over 100 employees providing free legal services to low-income, senior and disabled residents of Hudson, Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey. NNJLS’s staff of highly experienced and dedicated attorneys 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 members of society should be treated equally and fairly by our civil justice system. NNJLS seeks dynamic advocates who want to make a real difference in the lives of those most in need of legal assistance.
At least two years of Family law experience required. Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are also required. Prior Legal Services experience or a demonstrated commitment to legal assistance for the disadvantaged is preferred. Prior supervisory experience is a plus. NNJLS offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive, team work environment, with work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement plans and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit. All attorneys receive an attractive salary and fringe benefits package. NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans. Bilingual skills are preferred for some positions. For more information about us visit our website at www.northeastnjlegalservices.org . Submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for the position to: Human Resources Manager at [email protected].
Program: Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
Date: February 24, 2022
Job Title: Housing Law Attorney
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) has positions available for experienced Housing law attorneys seeking to provide legal assistance to the most disadvantaged and vulnerable members of society. NNJLS is hiring attorneys for its Paterson, Hackensack, and Jersey City, New Jersey offices.
NNJLS is a non-profit public interest law firm with over 100 employees providing free legal services to low-income, senior and disabled residents of Hudson, Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey. NNJLS’s staff of highly experienced and dedicated attorneys 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 members of society should be treated equally and fairly by our civil justice system. NNJLS seeks dynamic advocates who want to make a real difference in the lives of those most in need of legal assistance.
At least two years of Housing law experience required. Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are also required. Prior Legal Services experience or a demonstrated commitment to legal assistance for the disadvantaged is preferred. Prior supervisory experience is a plus. NNJLS offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive, team work environment, with work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement plans and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit. All attorneys receive an attractive salary and fringe benefits package. NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans. Bilingual skills are preferred for some positions. For more information about us visit our website at www.northeastnjlegalservices.org . Submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for the position to: Human Resources Manager at [email protected].
Program: South Jersey Legal Services
Date: January 30, 2023
Job Title: Staff Attorney—Atlantic County Neighborhood office
South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill an available position as Staff Attorney in our office as listed above. Under the direction of the Managing Attorney, the Staff Attorney provides the highest quality of legal services to SJLS clients in a variety of poverty law matters. The Staff Attorney also acts as a liaison between SJLS and the local community groups and engages in community outreach, community legal education.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Handle intake interviews;
- Provide direct representation to clients in a variety of legal matters, including but not limited to family, landlord/tenant, housing, consumer, public benefits, healthcare, employment and senior issues;
- Participate in group representation, where appropriate;
- Participate in staff and case acceptance meetings and program wide working groups;
- Work with the Managing Attorney, Director of Litigation and/or the Executive Director in planning, developing and litigating significant impact cases;
- Participate in community outreach and community legal education, clinics and seminars;
- Develop new ideas and methods to provide service to clients;
- Work with other staff as an effective member of the team;
- Assist in supervising paralegals, clerical workers and students;
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:
- Admission to the Bar of New Jersey preferred but not required. Must be a member of the Bar in any State and/or be eligible and willing to take the next available New Jersey Bar Exam;
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred;
- Ability to relate to low income clients and groups with demonstrated interest in poverty law issues and/or public interest service.
Qualified applicants with an interest in this position should send resume and cover letter expressing interest to: Brittani Morris, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Operations, South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. 745 Market St. 2nd Floor, Camden, NJ 08102 or via email at [email protected]. EOE/AA Employer.
Program: South Jersey Legal Services
Date: June 20, 2022
Job Title: Assistant Pro Bono Coordinator - Administration
South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill an available position as Assistant Pro Bono Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Director of Pro Bono Services, the Assistant Pro Bono Coordinator will work with the Director of Pro Bono Services in coordinating placement and supervision of cases referred to private, pro bono attorneys to assist eligible clients with legal matters. The Assistant Pro Bono Coordinator is also responsible to recruit and maintain a private, pro bono attorney panel to handle these cases. This position involves significant outreach and involvement with the local bar associations, law schools and community organizations. The successful candidate will assist the Director of Pro Bono Services in implementing the SJLS PAI Plan program-wide.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Regularly attends bar association dinners, committee meetings, CLEs and other events throughout the entire SJLS service area;
- Engages in continuous marketing efforts to recruit private, pro bono attorneys including phone calls, recruitment letters, submissions to bar association newsletters, etc.
- Works with the Deputy Director, the Director of Pro Bono Services, and other staff to maintain positive and professional relations with the local bar associations throughout the entire SJLS service area;
- Develops, organizes and presents pro bono training events including CLEs as a means to recruit new private, pro bono attorneys;
- Prepares and refers appropriate cases to private, pro bono attorneys;
- Works with the Director of Pro Bono Services to oversee pro bono clients and acts as the point of contact for clients and cases that have been accepted for handling by the pro bono program;
- Monitors files referred to private, pro bono attorneys in accordance with program policies, the PAI Manual and addresses any issues arising with attorneys and clients;
- Communicates regularly with the Director of Pro Bono Services as well as pro bono attorneys regarding assigned cases, including requesting necessary status reports or case updates;
- Monitors lengths of waitlists for various projects and develops and implements plans to reduce the length of the waitlists if necessary;
- Maintains good working relationships with all members of the pro bono team and other program staff and participates in weekly and monthly PAI meetings;
- Participates in training in high-priority substantive law practice areas;
- Acquires and maintains knowledge of services available for clients throughout the service area and participates in client outreach events to help advertise the various pro bono projects available;
- Works on statewide and other pro bono activities with management and other program staff as assigned;
- Assists the Director of Pro Bono Services with developing relationships with various media to create positive publicity for the work of SJLS;
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Admission to the Bar of New Jersey required;
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience;
- Must be willing to work evenings (approximately 4-5 per month) and occasional weekends.
- Must have use of a car and willingness to travel throughout the entire SJLS service area;
- Ability to relate to low income clients and groups with demonstrated interest in poverty law issues and/or public interest service;
- Vision to continuously assess the needs of the pro bono program, ability to adapt to the changing needs of the attorneys and clients involved and initiative to propose creative solutions to meet these needs;
- Demonstrated strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal and writing skills required; ability to successfully maintain a very large volume of cases;
- Basic knowledge of bankruptcy, family and expungement law a plus.
Qualified applicants with an interest in this position should send resume and cover letter expressing interest to: Brittani Morris, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Operations, South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. 745 Market St. 2nd Floor, Camden, NJ 08102 or via email at [email protected]. EOE/AA Employer.
Program: South Jersey Legal Services
Date: June 20, 2022
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Burlington County Neighborhood office
South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill an available position as Staff Attorney in our office as listed above. Under the direction of the Managing Attorney, the Staff Attorney provides the highest quality of legal services to SJLS clients in a variety of poverty law matters. The Staff Attorney also acts as a liaison between SJLS and the local community groups and engages in community outreach, community legal education.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Handle intake interviews;
- Provide direct representation to clients in a variety of legal matters, including but not limited to family, landlord/tenant, housing, consumer, public benefits, healthcare, employment and senior issues;
- Participate in group representation, where appropriate;
- Participate in staff and case acceptance meetings and program wide working groups;
- Work with the Managing Attorney, Director of Litigation and/or the Executive Director in planning, developing and litigating significant impact cases;
- Participate in community outreach and community legal education, clinics and seminars;
- Develop new ideas and methods to provide service to clients;
- Work with other staff as an effective member of the team;
- Assist in supervising paralegals, clerical workers and students;
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:
- Admission to the Bar of New Jersey preferred but not required. Must be a member of the Bar in any State and/or be eligible and willing to take the next available New Jersey Bar Exam;
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred;
- Ability to relate to low income clients and groups with demonstrated interest in poverty law issues and/or public interest service.
Qualified applicants with an interest in this position should send resume and cover letter expressing interest to: Brittani Morris, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Operations, South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. 745 Market St. 2nd Floor, Camden, NJ 08102 or via email at [email protected]. EOE/AA Employer.
Program: South Jersey Legal Services
Date: April 11, 2022
Job Title: Staff Attorney (2)—Monmouth County Neighborhood offices
South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to the available position of Managing Attorney. Under the direction of the Executive Director and SJLS executive team, the Managing Attorney works with to assure the highest quality of legal representation by the Cape May County Office; to manage, supervise and provide leadership to attorneys, paralegals and support staff; to engage in impact representation, litigation planning and strategy, and community education within the community; to be a confidential member of the SJLS management team and to work with the Executive Director, Deputy Director and Director of Litigation and Advocacy in ensuring compliance with all rules, regulations and funding requirements of the program.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Developing and maintain good local bar/bench relations;
- Assisting with recruitment for the Private Attorney Involvement (PAI) Program;
- Providing legal representation to eligible individuals and groups;
- Engaging in representation on matters that affect the client community and/or which seek to effectuate systematic change in conditions that adversely affect the client community;
- Coordinating, with the local legal and client community, establishment of office goals and priorities;
- Where appropriate and/or necessary, serving as co-counsel;
- Directly managing and monitoring of all legal and non-legal staff in the office(s); including recommendations for hiring, discipline and firing, in accordance with company policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements;
- Hiring of clerical staff for the office with approval of the Executive Director;
- Assuring the timely attendance of personnel at work assignments, including: approving time sheets; granting approval to accrue compensatory hours, approving or denying requests for paid leave of absences, issuing warning notices;
- Timekeeping;
- Deploying office staff and assigning cases as needed;
- Providing training to staff on a day-to-day basis;
- Attending and actively participating in management meetings;
- Representing Management in the handling of employee grievances;
- Contributing to the formulation of personnel directives;
- Assisting in developing and coordinating necessary training;
- Developing legal education activities in the Legal Services and local Bar communities;
- Evaluating the performance and capability of the attorneys, paralegals and other staff working in the unit(s) to which s/he is assigned;
- Developing and implementing systematic approaches to legal problem solving;
- Preparing reports and applications for funding sources and government agencies;
- Working with administration in ensuring the unit/office has adequate supplies;
- Overseeing the function and maintenance of the physical office; and
- Performing additional duties assigned by the Executive Director, the Deputy Director and Director of Litigation and Advocacy Directors.
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:
- Admission to practice law in New Jersey;
- Graduation from an accredited law school;
- Ability to relate to low income clients and groups with demonstrated interest in poverty law issues and/or public interest service;
- At least 5 years of legal experience;
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory capabilities;
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
Qualified applicants with an interest in this position should send resume and cover letter expressing interest to: Brittani Morris, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Operations, South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. 745 Market St. 2nd Floor, Camden, NJ 08102 or via email at [email protected]. EOE/AA Employer.