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Legal Services of New Jersey:
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Job Title: Receptionist—Legal Office Bi-Lingual Spanish Required
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 receptionist to handle a busy legal office. Duties include answering a heavy volume of calls using a computer based phone system, greeting clients/visitors, processing mail, scanning, faxing, and general clerical duties. You will also be responsible for the coordination of client visits and scheduling meetings. The position requires sensitivity and the recognition of the scope of attorney-client confidentiality.
Excellent communications and organizational skills, customer service and/or related experience, and fluency in Spanish are all required, as well as a working knowledge of Outlook.
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: Staff Attorney/Assistant Supervising Attorney—Anti-Trafficking Civil Legal Aid Initiative
Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based statewide non-profit that provides free civil legal assistance to low income New Jerseyans, has an immediate opening as part of its PROTECT project, a major new initiative aiding victims of human trafficking. Applicants, depending on level of related experience will be considered for either Staff Attorney or Assistant Supervising Attorney.
PROTECT advises and represents victims of both sex and labor trafficking, primarily in immigration matters and engages in outreach and training throughout the state of New Jersey. PROTECT also works closely with law enforcement and other stakeholders on the state and federal level.
The attorney should have experience working with victims of trauma and background in working with low-income and vulnerable populations of diverse ethnicities and nationalities. Experience that will be highly valued includes work with victims of trafficking. The attorney should have general orientation to civil legal issues and a background or willingness to learn immigration law specifically T-visa and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status cases with a focus on victims who are currently in removal proceedings. Fluency in Spanish or another language is not required but highly desirable.
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, along with a resume detailing 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
Job Title: Detention and Deportation Defense Legal Fellowship
Description
Legal Services of New Jersey is accepting applications from graduating 3Ls, or recent law graduates completing judicial clerkships with less than two years’ experience, for one-year legal fellowships beginning in Fall 2023. Fellows will work with the Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative (DDDI), which provides legal representation to immigrant detainees, former detainees, and others in removal proceedings. The scope of the fellowships will be either direct representation of clients in removal proceedings, or advocacy for our clients around systemic issues including but not limited to preservation of their rights in ongoing criminal proceedings while they remain detained under ICE custody.
The position may require travel to immigration courts in Newark and Elizabeth or to detention centers in New Jersey or Pennsylvania. LSNJ has offices in Edison in Newark, and a shared workspace in Collingswood.
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 insurance plans, generous leave policies, and in-house trainings that offer CLE credits.
Requirements
Applicants must have graduated from law school before starting the position in Fall 2023, and must plan on sitting for either the July 2023 or February 2024 bar exam. The strongest candidates will have a demonstrated interest in immigration law and/or public interest work. Fluency in Spanish or another language is an important additional capacity.
To Apply
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 fellowship focus (i.e. advocacy fellowship or direct representation fellowship; or both) explaining your interest, along with resume and writing sample to: [email protected]. EOE
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Job Title: Attorney–Statewide Legal Hotline Housing and Family Law (Part time)
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) is a dynamic non-profit law firm seeking attorneys interested in making a difference in their client’s lives. Our staff is diverse, including a wide variety of backgrounds, bringing varied perspectives, work experiences, life styles and cultures. Our strength comes from the dedication, experience, talents, and perspectives of every employee. Whether you’ve been in private practice or public interest join us and help build a more just legal system for New Jersey’s most vulnerable populations.
LSNJ has several openings for full time or part time, experienced attorneys to work on its statewide legal hotline. You will provide telephone advice, brief follow-up service and referrals to low-income clients primarily in the areas of housing and family law
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 for staff over 25 hours per week include comprehensive health and retirement contribution plans. We also provide 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 a recent writing samples. Send all required components to [email protected]. EOE.
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Job Title: Social Worker—Case Manager
Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based non-profit that provides free civil legal assistance to low income New Jerseyans is adding to its social work staff for LSNJ’s new Eviction Protection Project. We seek an experienced social worker-case manager who can be a housing advocate to work in conjunction with our social work and legal staff and provide services, to clients living in poverty who are at risk for or subject to eviction.
The case manager will collaborate with LSNJ staff members to address incoming referrals for housing related issues including but not limited to: housing insecurity, evictions, imminent homelessness, related entitlements issues, initiating community referrals, researching resources, advocacy, and collaboration with community agencies. The advocate will assist clients with a variety of needs, including assisting with applications for government benefits and other relevant supportive services. Case manager will work closely with the project’s supervising attorney, and social work supervisors and may also work with other team members on community outreach and education.
The candidate must have graduated with a bachelor’s degree preferably in social work or related field. Previous social work and case management experience, MSW and fluency in Spanish are highly desirable.
LSNJ offers excellent benefits including comprehensive, low-cost health insurance, 403(b) and a positive and supportive working environment, with a commitment to advancing economic and social justice.
Please send a resume and cover letter describing the reasons for your interest in the position to [email protected]. EOE
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
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
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.
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Central Jersey Legal Services:
Program: Central Jersey Legal Services
Date: March 30, 2023
Job Title: Health Law Attorney—Mercer County
Central Jersey Legal Service, Inc. seeks an attorney for its health-law unit in our Trenton office. Experience in Medicaid and/or public benefits.
Requirements: Commitment to serving low income community and keeping the promise of Justice for All; licensed to practice law in NJ; Legal Aid experience or other relevant experience; excellent interpersonal skills. Experience handling health-related public benefits including appeals. Bi-lingual/multi-lingual a plus. Experience handling legal issues affecting older adults a plus.
Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is a non-profit law firm providing free legal assistance in civil matter to very low-income residents of Union, Middlesex and Mercer Counties in New Jersey. We are proud of our long history of a diverse workforce providing high quality legal assistance to our diverse populations of clients. 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. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We provide a generous benefits package and competitive salary. We are seeking to fill position listed above ASAP. Email resume, writing sample and references to [email protected].
Program: Central Jersey Legal Services
Date: March 13, 2023
Job Title: Housing Attorney—Perth Amboy office
Central Jersey Legal Service, Inc. seeks a full time Housing Law attorney for its office in Perth Amboy, NJ.
Requirements: Commitment to serving low income community and keeping the promise of Justice for All; licensed to practice law in NJ; Legal Aid experience or other relevant experience; excellent interpersonal skills. Experience handling health-related public benefits including appeals to the OAL and App Div, and general litigation. Bi-lingual/multi-lingual a plus.
Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is a non-profit law firm providing free legal assistance in civil matter to very low-income residents of Union, Middlesex and Mercer Counties in New Jersey. We are proud of our long history of a diverse workforce providing high quality legal assistance to our diverse populations of clients. 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.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We provide a generous benefits package and competitive salary. Free off-street parking. We are seeking to fill position listed above ASAP. Email resume, writing sample and references to Executive Director, Janice Chapin: [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $73,000.00 - $116,000.00 per year
COVID-19 considerations:
All of our office locations are equipped with sneeze guards. Also, we provide masks, gloves, disinfectant and hand sanitizer.
Program: Central Jersey Legal Services
Date: October 25, 2022
Job Title: Housing Attorney—Union County
Central Jersey Legal Service, Inc. seeks a full time Housing Law attorney for its office in Elizabeth, NJ.
Requirements: Commitment to serving low income community and keeping the promise of Justice for All; licensed to practice law in NJ; Legal Aid experience or other relevant experience; excellent interpersonal skills. Experience handling health-related public benefits including appeals to the OAL and App Div, and general litigation. Bi-lingual/multi-lingual a plus.
Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is a non-profit law firm providing free legal assistance in civil matter to very low-income residents of Union, Middlesex and Mercer Counties in New Jersey. We are proud of our long history of a diverse workforce providing high quality legal assistance to our diverse populations of clients. 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.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. We provide a generous benefits package and competitive salary. Free off-street parking. We are seeking to fill position listed above ASAP. Email resume, writing sample and references to Human Resources: [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $71,000.00 - $113,000.00 per year
COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccinations or weekly testing required.
All of our office locations are equipped with sneeze guards. Also, we provide masks, gloves, disinfectant and hand sanitizer.
Program: Central Jersey Legal Services
Date: October 25, 2022
Job Title: Financial Manager
Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc., a non-profit law firm, seeks a Financial Manager to work under its CFO in our New Brunswick office.
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree plus 4 years of experience. Non-profit setting and government grant compliance experience preferred.
Job Description: Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Manager will perform a variety of general accounting duties. The primary focus of this position will be to prepare financial statements and perform, prepare and/or maintain the following: journal entries, general ledger account analysis and reconciliations. The Financial Manager will be responsible for maintaining the Company's books and records in an orderly manner.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
- Prepare and post journal entries and maintain prepaid and accrual schedules on an as-needed basis
- Perform monthly reconciliations and account analyses, including accounts receivable, prepaid assets, accruals, accounts payable, and bank account statements
- Update fixed assets schedules for additions, disposals, and depreciation expense
- Analyze accounts receivable aging reports and prepare the allowance for doubtful accounts schedule
- Timely reporting of all grant financial requirements along with allocations
- Liaise with outside accounting firms to reconcile subsidiary financials
- Assist outside accounting firms with annual filings and provide financial documentation on an as-needed basis
- Support the department with respect to invoice coding, ensuring that all invoices are properly coded from a general ledger perspective
- Work on ad-hoc assignments and special projects
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong GAAP, general ledger and consolidations knowledge and written/oral communication skills
- Must be self-motivated, highly detailed and organized
- Must have advanced Excel skills (e.g., vlookups, pivot tables, etc.)
- Strong time management skills and ability to adhere to tight deadlines
- Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential
- Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed
Education
Experience
- Previous experience working for a non-profit organization and government grant compliance.
Compensation: Competitive Salary (Range $50,000-$80,000) and Generous Benefits
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 proud of our long history of a diverse workforce providing high quality legal assistance to our diverse populations of clients. 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. We are seeking to fill position listed above as soon as possible. Email resume and references to Janice Chapin: [email protected].
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Legal Services of Northwest Jersey:
Program: Legal Services of Northwest Jersey
Date: May 19, 2023
Job Title: Intake Specialist/Pro Bono Coordinator
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey is a provider of free comprehensive civil legal assistance for people residing in Northwestern New Jersey. Our priority is equal access to justice, to protect our clients' basic needs in accessing income, safe and affordable housing, quality health care, family stability and personal safety, and life with dignity in the community.
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey has an opening for an Intake Specialist/Pro Bono Coordinator in the Newton, Sussex County Office. We are an equal opportunity employer; and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and believe that everyone deserves access to legal representation, we encourage you to apply.
Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Sits at the front desk and greets clients, guests, and vendors.
- Works with members of the private bar and volunteers in connection with LSNWJ’s Pro Bono Program.
- Prepares and finalizes correspondence and other documents for attorneys and paralegals.
- Handles legal filing and service, checks court docket, researches various information.
- Handles phone calls and provides in-person intake services, information, and referrals.
- Determines client financial eligibility; completes intake in case management system; schedules appointments.
- Conducts administrative tasks in the office such as closing files, maintaining open files, tracking and ordering supplies.
- Participates in committees, task forces, or working groups.
- Performs such other duties as may reasonably be requested.
Competencies:
- A team player.
- Good attention to detail.
- Enjoys working with people.
- Ability to communicate and write clearly and understandably.
- Willingness to learn and adhere to regulations, ethics, policies and procedures that apply to legal services programs.
- Willingness to learn and adhere to the Rules of Professional Conduct.
- Good capabilities of technology with the ability and willingness to learn and adapt to new platforms including, e-signature programs, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Zoom, and Legal Server.
Requirements:
- High school degree or GED, plus 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest.
- Bilingual in English-Spanish is a plus.
- Willingness to occasionally travel to local offices, attend legal clinics, trainings, and community outreach at soup kitchens, shelters, senior centers, or the courthouse as needed.
How To Apply:
If you share our passion for equal justice, please email your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]. 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.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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Northeast New Jersey Legal Services:
Program: Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
Date: March 30, 2023
Job Title: Veterans Staff Attorney
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) seeks an attorney to provide legal representation and advice to veterans and their families who need assistance with Veterans benefits claims, public benefits, housing, and consumer related matters. This is a full-time position with the ability to work a hybrid schedule.
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services’ mission is to ensure equal access to justice for low-income residents of Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties, New Jersey. In order to accomplish this mission, NNJLS provides a full array of free legal services in civil matters, including legal representation, advocacy, advice, community legal education, and other legal services.
Location: Northeast New Jersey Legal Services provides services in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties. Offices are within easy commuting distance from Northern New Jersey and New York City via public transportation.
Position Description: The Veterans Staff Attorney will provide veterans and their families with legal counsel and advice, representation at administrative hearings and court proceedings, appeals, and other extended services. Specific legal issues to be addressed include securing VA disability benefits and/or SSDI/SSI benefits for veterans with complex physical and mental health challenges; preventing foreclosures and evictions; and ensuring access to public benefits including TANF, GA, SNAP, and unemployment. The position will also require the Veterans Staff Attorney to develop and deliver Community Legal Education (CLE) workshops for veterans; conduct outreach; and build partnerships with community agencies that serve the veteran population.
Position Qualifications: The Staff Attorney must be a graduate of an accredited law school and be admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey. The position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills; the ability to work as a member of a service-provision team; and the ability to become accredited to practice before the Department of Veterans Affairs. Some travel between offices is required.
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
NNJLS provides an attractive salary starting at $73,000 commensurate with experience, and a generous fringe benefits package. NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans. For more information about NNJLS visit www.northeastnjlegalservices.org
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position to: [email protected]
Program: Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
Date: March 30, 2023
Job Title: Assistant Managing Attorney
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) seeks Assistant Managing Attorneys to supervise its Public Benefits and Family Law Units. The positions are full-time with the ability to work a hybrid schedule.
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services’ mission is to ensure equal access to justice for low-income residents of Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties, New Jersey. In order to accomplish this mission, NNJLS provides a full array of free legal services in civil matters, including legal representation, advocacy, advice, community legal education, and other legal services.
Location: Northeast New Jersey Legal Services provides services in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties. Offices are within easy commuting distance from Northern New Jersey and New York City via public transportation.
Position Description: The Assistant Managing Attorney, along with the Managing Attorney, will supervise the work of all unit casehandlers including paralegals. Supervision includes but is not limited to, designing and implementing unit priorities and case handling protocols, providing training to new attorneys, overseeing the overall performance and day-to-day activities of the unit, and working alongside other managers to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services. The Assistant Managing Attorney will also carry a caseload and participate in community education and outreach. Some travel between offices is required.
Position Qualifications: The Assistant Managing Attorney must be admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey and have at least three years of Benefits or Family Law practice experience. 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.
NNJLS provides an attractive salary starting at $83,000 commensurate with experience, and a generous fringe benefits package. NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans. For more information about NNJLS visit www.northeastnjlegalservices.org
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position to: [email protected]
Program: Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
Date: March 30, 2023
Job Title: Managing Attorney
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) seeks a Managing Attorney to supervise its Family Law Unit. The position is full-time with the ability to work a hybrid schedule.
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services’ mission is to ensure equal access to justice for low-income residents of Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties, New Jersey. In order to accomplish this mission, NNJLS provides a full array of free legal services in civil matters, including legal representation, advocacy, advice, community legal education, and other legal services.
Location: Northeast New Jersey Legal Services provides services in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties. Offices are within easy commuting distance from Northern New Jersey and New York City via public transportation.
Position Description: The Managing Attorney will supervise the work of all family unit casehandlers including paralegals. Supervision includes but is not limited to, reviewing and approving all litigation and appeals handled by the unit, designing and implementing unit priorities and case handling protocols, providing training to new attorneys, overseeing the overall performance and day-to-day activities of the unit, and working alongside other managers to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services. The Managing Attorney will also carry a limited caseload and participate in community education and outreach. Some travel may be required between offices.
Position Qualifications: The Managing Attorney must be admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey and have at least five years of Family Law practice experience. 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.
NNJLS provides an attractive salary starting at $86,000 commensurate with experience, and a generous fringe benefits package. NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans. For more information about NNJLS visit www.northeastnjlegalservices.org
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position to: [email protected]
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].
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South Jersey Legal Services:
Program: South Jersey Legal Services
Date: April 13, 2023
Job Title: Staff Attorney—Gloucester 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: March 15, 2023
Job Title: Staff Attorney—Ocean 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.
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