Program: Central Jersey Legal Services
Date: February 10, 2025
Job Title: Receptionist
Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. seeks a bi-lingual Spanish and English Receptionist for its New Brunswick office.
Who We Are: Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is a non-profit law firm providing free legal assistance in civil matters to very low-income residents of Union, Middlesex and Mercer Counties in New Jersey. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are an independent part of a network of civil legal aid providers. We provide a generous benefits package and competitive salary.
Requirements: Bilingual or multilingual: English & Spanish required. High school graduate or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. Should have a working knowledge of interviewing techniques with proficiency in customer service. Familiarity of social service agency functions and capable to accurately type 30-40 wpm is desirable. Ability to effectively utilize telephones a must.
Job Description: Under the direction of the Deputy Director, the Receptionist is responsible for incoming telephone calls, screening potential clients, receiving clients and visitors, record keeping, mail distribution and some typing. Answering calls, notifying staff members when they receive a call and routing all telephone messages. This job will also include: Greeting each appropriate client or visitor who enters the office, and determining the nature of the visitor's business with the office. Notifying staff member when they receive a visitor. Receiving clients and visitors and insuring that no unauthorized person enters the office without being referred to a specific employee. Sorting, date stamping and distributing incoming mail and other material. Responsible for the reception area. Responsible for preliminary client intake forms. Clerical tasks including light typing, light recordkeeping, filing and other general office support functions as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $41,047 - $65,237 (depending on experience)
We are seeking to fill position listed above immediately. Email resume, a description of your education and/or experience in each language, and 3 professional references to [email protected].
Program: Central Jersey Legal Services
Date: February 10, 2025
Job Title: Paralegal
Perth Amboy office of Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. seeks a paralegal for its Family Law unit.
Requirements:
Associate degree or Paralegal certificate
Family Law experience
Bi-lingual/multilingual: English/Spanish
Excellent interpersonal skills
Commitment to serving low-income community
Legal aid experience a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $53,280 - $84,679 per year (depending on experience)
Job Description:
Assisting attorneys in the family unit: Interviewing clients, research and fact gathering, negotiation, advising clients under supervision of attorneys, as well as conducting occasional community education events. The Paralegal will also assist the clients with preparing pro se pleadings and trial preparation. The Family unit handles domestic violence restraining orders, support, parenting, divorce, and other family matters.
Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is a non-profit law firm providing free legal assistance in civil matters to very low-income residents of Union, Middlesex, and Mercer Counties in New Jersey. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are an independent part of a network of civil legal aid providers. We provide continuing legal education to our attorneys and paralegals. We provide a generous benefits package and competitive salary. We are seeking to fill the position listed above. Email resume, writing sample and 3 professional references to [email protected].
Program: Legal Services of Northwest Jersey
Date: February 10, 2025
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey, Inc. (LSNWJ), a non-profit law firm, seeks a Staff Accountant to work under its Chief Financial Officer in our Somerville office.
The duties and responsibilities of the Staff Accountant include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
- Prepare journal entries and schedules on an as-needed basis
- Assist in the preparation of grant budgets and funding proposals
- Perform monthly reconciliations and account analyses, including bank account reconciliations
- Maintain fixed assets schedules for additions, disposals, and depreciation expense
- Prepare grant fiscal reports on a quarterly basis or as needed
- Assist in the preparation of annual audit work papers and schedules
- Provide support to other staff involved with payroll and accounts payable functions including backup support when necessary
- Assist in the continuing effort to make the accounting function more efficiently by identifying areas for improvement and working with the CFO to implement accounting best practices
- Work on ad-hoc assignments and special projects
Competencies:
- Experience with automated accounting software
- Strong GAAP, general ledger knowledge and written/oral communication skills
- Must be self-motivated, highly detailed, and organized
- Ability to maintain an excellent working relationship with all members of the office staff and Board of Trustees and work in team environment
- Ability to handle multiple and complex projects
- Thorough knowledge of and strict adherence to finance ethics, trust account rules, internal controls, and anti-fraud procedures
- Must have advanced Excel skills (for example, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables,)
- Strong time management skills and ability to adhere to tight deadlines
- Valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle for occasional work-related travel or other means of fulfilling responsibility for occasional work-related travel
Requirements:
- BA in Accounting
- Four years’ experience, preferably with a non-profit organization
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Must be able to navigate various offices of the organization’s physical premises
Professional Expectations:
- Continued commitment to public interest and legal services for low-income
- Continued professional
- Participation in professional activities, training, outreach, committee work and administrative duties.
Compensation: Offering a competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $85,000, based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply:
If you share our passion for equal justice, please email Nana Osafo at [email protected] with your resume, three references, and a cover letter.
Supervisor: Chief Financial Officer Job Status: Exempt