Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Job Title: Paralegal – Foreclosure Defense Project (FDP)
Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans, has an opening for an experienced Paralegal to support the Foreclosure Defense Project (FDP). The FDP Paralegal provides direct support in client intake, case preparation, and litigation-related tasks within the Foreclosure Defense Project. The role requires strong organizational skills, communication and inter-personal skills, accurate data entry, and the ability to manage time-sensitive responsibilities. Certain responsibilities must be completed in person, including handling original documents and supporting litigation work.
The ideal candidate will have: Exceptional attention to detail and excellent interpersonal and computer skills. Paralegal certification or equivalent legal support experience preferred.
Proficiency with Legal Server or similar client case management software. Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage deadlines and handle sensitive client information with discretion. Commitment to LSNJ’s mission and client-centered service approach.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Training on FDP Intakes
- Learn to obtain relevant applicant information through interviews.
- Enter both substantive and financial information accurately and concurrently into client software program.
- Perform comprehensive conflict checks for clients and potential adversaries, and escalate potential issues to the supervising attorney.
- Finalize intakes by assigning cases, scheduling appointments, and sending confirmation emails.
- Provide general intake information and advice only under supervision.
- Bring any urgent or unclear issues to the supervising attorney’s attention promptly.
- Conducting Intakes
- Serve on the intake schedule for at least two full days per week, with flexibility to increase coverage depending on staffing needs.
- Complete full intake procedures as trained and described above.
- Casehandler Responsibilities – Primary Advocate
- Prepare cases for callback appointments by gathering and organizing relevant facts and outlining legal issues.
- Raise questions with supervising attorneys during case review meetings and callbacks.
- Conduct a minimum of 2–3 callback appointments per week on non-intake days.
- Enter all client and legal advice information into client software program accurately and promptly.
- Send all related correspondence (e.g., case advice letters, no contact letters, closing letters) via email and/or mail.
- Casehandler Responsibilities – Litigation Support
- Contact clients for necessary case information and document updates.
- Manage large volumes of documents (e.g., 300+ pages) by organizing for discovery, motion filings, or other legal proceedings. This is preferably completed in person.
- Organize hard-copy original client documents in preparation for litigation filings and deadlines. Must be handled in person to protect original records.
- Assist in depositions and client meetings by preparing and organizing exhibits in physical format, taking notes, and ensuring necessary documents are available. Must be able to pick up documents from clients who cannot transmit them electronically. This is considered an in-person task.
- General FDP Responsibilities
- Be punctual, accountable, and ensure accurate time reporting in timekeeping system.
- Request advance written approval from supervisors for any work schedule adjustments.
- Attend required daily team meetings:
- 9:05 a.m. Inbox Check-in
- 4:00 p.m. Intake Supervision
- After the 4:00 p.m. meeting, continue with intakes or case work until the 5:00 p.m. end of the workday.
- Bring any relevant issues or concerns to the supervising attorney.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- Primarily office-based work, with a combination of remote and in-person duties. Office-wide, Wednesdays are mandatory in-office days.
- In-person work is essential for handling physical files, litigation support, and original document processing.
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. Excellent benefits include low cost, comprehensive health and retirement plans.
Comprehensive benefit package; 2025 salary range for this position begins at $54,000 annually and increases commensurate with skill, relevant knowledge and experience.
For consideration, send a cover letter explaining your interest and resume detailing related experience to: [email protected]. EOE
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Job Title: Intake Paralegal
Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans, has an opening for an experienced Intake Paralegal to support our statewide legal Hotline. Callers to Legal Services of New Jersey’s Hotline are low-income individuals and families who face eviction, foreclosure, threats of domestic violence, have been sued by creditors or face a variety of other civil legal problems. Callers can access our Hotline, which provides legal information, advice, and referral in civil legal cases. This service is provided at no charge but applicants must be financially eligible to qualify. All callers are screened for financial eligibility prior to receiving services. The position involves handling sensitive matter and requires professionalism, attention to detail, and explicit recognition of the scope of attorney-client confidentiality.
The ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail and excellent interpersonal and computer skills. Bilingual in both English and Spanish are highly preferred.
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. Excellent benefits include low cost, comprehensive health and retirement plans.
Comprehensive benefit package; 2025 salary scale for this position starts at $50,000, commensurate with skill, knowledge and experience; hybrid work option after 1 year.
For consideration, send a cover letter explaining your interest and resume detailing related experience to: [email protected]. EOE
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Job Title: Bi-Lingual Paralegal – Social Security Disability
Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans, has an opening for an experienced Paralegal/Case Manager to work with attorneys and other Social Security Disability project staff. The strongest candidate will have previous experience representing claimants in SSI/SSDI cases, people who may be coping with a variety of physical and psychological impairments, and with representation of low-income people generally.
Requires a highly organized person with previous paralegal experience including: client intake and screening for relevant information for disability claims, preparation and filing of forms, appeals, and supporting documentation, drafting legal correspondence and case summaries, and providing administrative and legal support throughout the disability claims process. The ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail and excellent interpersonal and computer skills. Bilingual in both English and Spanish are highly preferred.
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. Excellent benefits include low cost, comprehensive health and retirement plans.
Comprehensive benefit package; 2025 salary scale for this position starts at $54,000, commensurate with skill, knowledge and experience; hybrid work option after 1 year.
For consideration, send a cover letter explaining your interest and resume detailing related experience to: [email protected]. EOE
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Job Title: Administrative Assistant - Bi-Lingual
Legal Services of New Jersey, a non-profit that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans, has an immediate opening for an experienced bi-lingual administrative assistant to work with multiple attorneys and paralegals. Here’s what you’ll do!
- Assist attorneys with tasks like contacting clients, document gathering, and case file management.
- Manage client appointments, reschedule as needed, and ensure clear communication through emails and calls.
- Prepare and send client mail, respond to client inquiries (both email and mail), and manage attorney mail flow.
- Maintain a streamlined scheduling system, send out in/out notifications.
Previous administrative experience, Spanish fluency, a working knowledge of Outlook and excellent communications and organizational skills are required. Legal experience is a plus.
LSNJ offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive, teamwork environment, with work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive, low cost health insurance, employer sponsored retirement plans and generous leave policies.
Comprehensive benefit package; 2025 salary scale for this position starts at $54,000, commensurate with skill, knowledge and experience; hybrid work option available after 1 year.
Send a resume and cover letter explaining interest and related experience to: [email protected]. EOE.