Central Jersey Legal Services

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Date: October 12, 2011
Job Title: Executive Director

Central Jersey Legal Services (CJLS) seeks an experienced leader who is passionate about and has a demonstrated commitment to advocates on behalf of low-income people. The new Executive Director must be an attorney knowledgeable in public interest law, and have an understanding of the operations of non-profit corporations.

CJLS is an equal opportunity employer providing high quality legal services to the low income population in Mercer, Middlesex and Union Counties. It maintains four offices, employs 50 staff, and serves approximately 7,000 clients per year with a budget of over $5 million.

Candidates must have at least 10 years legal experience and be admitted or eligible for admission to practice law in New Jersey. Candidates must also have demonstrated successful experience in management, program planning, grant development, and fundraising. Preference will be given to candidates with 10 years or more legal services management experience or comparable experience with another legal advocacy organization. Compensation is competitive and based on experience. Excellent benefits.

Candidates should provide a resume, contact information for three references, and a cover letter expressing in detail why the candidate is interested in the position as well as what the candidate believes he/she can contribute to the future of the organization and its client community.

Applications should be received by December 15th and sent to:

James A. Tarella, Esq.
Executive Director Search Committee
Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc.
317 George Street, Suite 201
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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Generally, CJLS employs the following occupations common to a law firm: attorney, paralegal (legal assistant) and clerical support staff. If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, you may submit your resume to CJLS. Even if there are no current vacancies, your resume will be retained in the event a future vacancy occurs.

Central Jersey Legal Services also provides internship opportunities for law students who have completed one or two years of law school. Internships exist at CJLS for the summer and during the academic year.

If you wish to learn more about employment or internship opportunities, please contact Batilly Alghali by e-mail at or by phone at (732) 249-7600, or visit the employment web page.

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