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NEW JOB OPENINGS:

Program: Central Jersey Legal Services

Date: September 18, 2017
Job Title: Family Law Attorney

Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. seeks a Family Law Attorney for its New Brunswick office, a non-profit law firm in downtown New Brunswick for a 20-month position beginning January 1, 2018.

Requirements: Commitment to serving low income community and keeping the promise of Justice for All; 2 years family law experience; excellent interpersonal skills. Multi-lingual a plus. Legal Aid experience or other relevant experience a plus.

Job Description: Handling a full case load of family cases including domestic violence matters, child custody, support, and divorce.

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. We provide a generous benefits package and competitive salary. We are seeking to fill position listed above. Submit resume, writing sample and references to jchapin@lsnj.org.

Program: Legal Services of Northwest Jersey

Date: September 12, 2017
Job Title: LSNWJ Director of Pro Bono Innovation

LSNWJ seeks Director of Pro Bono Innovation to lead the transformation of our pro bono program to one that expands the capacity of LSNWJ to provide high-quality legal services and equal justice to meet the most pressing needs of our client community; is fully integrated into LSNWJ’s organizational structure and strategic goals; reflects best practices and innovation in pro bono delivery; increases pro bono participants who are actively engaged in our pro bono program; and provides robust support to our volunteers, including training, mentoring, recognition and appreciation.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the LSNWJ Pro Bono Steering Committee.
• Conduct a thorough assessment of the LSNWJ pro bono program.
• Develop a Pro Bono strategic plan and outcome measures that are aligned with LSNWJ’s strategic plan.
• Develop and implement a communication and marketing strategy for the pro bono program.
• Lead the implementation of the Pro Bono strategies that will expand access of the client community to legal assistance.
• Assess the strategies that have been implemented and propose revisions and improvements. 
• Assist with seeking and maintaining funding targeted to pro bono work. 

• Leadership skills to manage and direct complex and long-term projects. 
• Experience and skills to interact with corporate and law firm partners, the courts, bar associations, and the private bar.
• Advanced capabilities of technology, including word processing, case database, calendaring and scheduling software, e-mail, Internet and legal software.
• Ability to maintain an excellent working relationship with LSNWJ Trustees and colleagues and external stakeholders and work in team environment.
• Excellent analytical, oral communication, public speaking and writing skills.
• 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.

• 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.
• 7 years or more of experience in public interest law or pro bono work in corporate, law firm or bar association environment. Experience in managing long-term, complex projects preferred.

Program: Northeast New Jersey Legal Services

Date: August 11, 2017
Job Title: Staff Attorneys

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) has several challenging and rewarding positions available for attorneys seeking to provide legal assistance to the most disadvantaged and vulnerable members of society. NNJLS is a non-profit public interest law firm with over 70 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 principal 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 yet who are unable to effectively advocate for themselves.

NNJLS is hiring attorneys for its Housing, Public Benefits, Consumer, and Family Law/Domestic Violence sections in its Paterson, Hackensack, and Jersey City, New Jersey offices. All three offices are within easy commuting distance from NYC via public transportation. Positions are available for experienced attorneys as well as recent graduates. Prior Legal Services experience or a demonstrated commitment to legal assistance for the disadvantaged is essential. Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are required. 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.

Submit resume and cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for a position to: Human Resource Manager at HRNNJLS@lsnj.org. Please specify your salary requirements.

Program: Central Jersey Legal Services

Date: August 3, 2017
Job Title: Elder Law Attorney – Trenton Office

Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. seeks an Elder Law Attorney for its Trenton office, a non-profit law firm located near the State House in Trenton, New Jersey. This is a staff attorney position with job duties which include providing legal advice, representation in court and at administrative hearings and document preparation in the substantive areas of health law and elder law. Knowledge of, and experience handling Medicaid, and Medicare appeals and representation at fair hearings is required. Extensive experience drafting Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney and Advance Directive documents a must. This position will also include a rotation in housing/eviction court.

Requirements: Commitment to serving low income community and keeping the promise of Justice for All; license to practice law; 2 years+ health law or elder law experience, excellent interpersonal skills. Multi-lingual a plus. This position requires proficiency in estate planning and elder law issues, health law (Medicaid, Medicare and Medicare Long-Term Support Services and other relevant benefit programs) as well as housing/eviction law. Legal Aid experience or other relevant experience a plus.

Job Description: Handling a full range of elder law and health related matters including Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, administrative hearings, Superior Court litigation, and appeals as well as drafting wills, powers of attorney and advance directives. This position also includes one week in five rotation in landlord-tenant unit, as well as conducting community education.

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. We provide a generous benefits package and competitive salary. We are seeking to fill position listed above as soon as possible. Email resume, writing sample and references to Janice Chapin at: jchapin@lsnj.org.

Program: Legal Services of Northwest Jersey

Date: July 20, 2017
Job Title: Managing Attorney – Morris County Office

Legal Services of Northwest Jersey seeks a Managing Attorney for our Morris County office. LSNWJ provides free legal assistance in non-criminal matters affecting essential needs to low-income people and vulnerable seniors residing in northwestern NJ. This is an opportunity to work in a community of legal services attorneys and staff dedicated to equal justice.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Directs the overall operations of the county program in compliance with the mission of LSNWJ, the policies established by the Board of Director, the regulations established by the Legal Services Corporation and requirements of funding sources.
  • Implement agency and program objectives and outcomes, and implement organizational structures and functions consistent with those objectives and outcomes.
  • Provide advice to the Executive Director on the establishment, development, and implementation of policy and priorities.
  • Assist the Executive Director with seeking and maintaining local grants and funding.
  • Manage the county office, assuring that high-quality legal assistance is provided by maintaining a work environment that is conducive to the efficient delivery of priority services as established by the Board of Trustees. Managing Attorney may delegate some of these tasks but bears responsibility for them:
    • Conduct the Performance Appraisal; sets clear and reasonable expectations for each staff member, including expectations for professional development.
    • Provide supervision for each staff member; reviews case management reports on a regular basis for county work.
    • Handle personnel issues, including resolution of concerns or issues with workplace conduct or work product in accordance with the procedures in the LSNWJ Employee Handbook.
    • Convene staff meetings regularly.
    • Implement a plan for coverage of non-emergent matters upon the absence of any county staff person.
    • Maintain the physical space and equipment to provide a healthful and efficient office environment.
    • Implement office procedures, including the tickler system.
    • Participate in the recruitment and hiring of staff, in cooperation with the Executive Director.
      
      
• Participates in the community
  • Identify the significant government, service provider and community-based organizations that most closely relate to the LSNWJ mission and implement a plan for participation in those groups.
  • Present information to community groups about legal rights and LSNWJ services and prepares materials related to these presentations.
  • Participate in committees, task forces, and working groups related to the work of the LSNWJ County office.
  • Maintain local public relations activities of the county program, i.e., communicate and establish contacts and relations with courts, Bar Associations, private bar, governmental agencies and community organizations.
  • Participate in County bar association activities
  • Champion volunteer efforts in the County.

• Ability to analyze issues, make decisions and effect change.
• Ability to foster and maintain an excellent working relationship with all members of the office staff and Board and work in team environment.
• Excellent analytical, oral communication and writing skills.
• Advanced capabilities of technology, including word processing, case database, calendaring and scheduling software, e-mail, Internet and legal software.
• Impeccable ethics and understanding of the Rules of Professional Conduct, regulations, ethics, policies and procedures that apply to the practice of law in New Jersey and legal services programs.

• 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.
• 7 years of experience in public interest law or comparable experience with preference for significant legal services experience.

Program: South Jersey Legal Services

Date: July 18, 2017
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Monmouth County Neighborhood Office

South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill an available position as Staff Attorney in our Monmouth County office, located in Freehold, NJ.

Under the direction of the Managing Attorney, the Staff Attorney provides the highest quality of legal service 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 and community legal education.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• 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 positively to low-income clients and groups with demonstrated interest in poverty law issues and/or public interest service.

Program: South Jersey Legal Services

Date: July 18, 2017
Job Title: Staff Attorney – Cumberland & Salem County Neighborhood Office

South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill an available position as Staff Attorney in our Cumberland/Salem County office, located in Vineland, NJ.

Under the direction of the Managing Attorney, the Staff Attorney provides the highest quality of legal service 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 and community legal education.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• 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 positively to low-income clients and groups with demonstrated interest in poverty law issues and/or public interest service.

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