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Program: Legal Services of Northwest Jersey

Date: February 14, 2019
Job Title: Staff Attorney (Temporary Position)

Legal Services of Northwest Jersey seeks attorneys to fill temporary positions at LSNWJ. LSNWJ provides free legal assistance in civil matters affecting essential needs for people of limited means 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. EOE.

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides legal assistance (advice, negotiation, litigation, administrative advocacy, appellate work) to clients and client groups pursuant to program priorities and policies.
  • Interview clients and ascertain substantive elements of the client’s problem and develop a case strategy for obtaining the client’s goals.
  • Communicate effectively with clients and others.
  • Conduct factual investigation, discovery and legal research.
  • Prepare legal pleadings and other documents.
  • Conduct negotiations and appear on behalf of clients at court and administrative hearings. 

• Experience in one or more of the substantive areas of law practiced at LSNWJ (family, housing-tenancy, consumer, public entitlements, life-planning documents).
• Good analytical, oral communication and writing skills, capabilities of technology and ability to handle varied legal matters.
• Knowledge of and strict adherence to the Rules of Professional Conduct and regulations, ethics, policies and procedures that apply to legal services programs.
• Is trustworthy and reliable, maintains confidentiality, is respectful of our client community and has the ability to maintain a good working relationship with all staff and work in team environment.
• Valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle for work-related travel or other means of fulfilling responsibility for work-related travel.

• J.D. from accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney of the State of New Jersey.

Program: Legal Services of New Jersey

Date: February 13, 2019
Job Title: Attorney—Health Care Access Project

Legal Services of New Jersey, the statewide non-profit organization that coordinates the state’s Legal Services system, seeks an attorney to join its Health Care Access Project (HCAP). HCAP provides advice and individual representation to persons with low income, engages in systemic advocacy on behalf of this population, and provides training and guidance in this area to Legal Services staff statewide. The project concentrates on eligibility, services, and procedural rights for Medicaid beneficiaries, but also advocates for beneficiaries of other low income health care programs, including the ACA Marketplace, CHIP, Medicare, and Charity Care, as well as for the uninsured.

We are seeking a person passionate about health care justice with demonstrated excellent analytical, writing and advocacy skills. Experience in Medicaid and other health law areas and Spanish fluency are an advantage, but neither are strict requirements.

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. Our office is across the street from the Edison NJ Transit train station so it is accessible from the New York City and Philadelphia areas.

To be considered please send a cover letter describing the reasons for your interest in the position and relevant background, along with a resume and two legal writing samples. Send all required components to jobs@lsnj.org. EOE.

Program: Legal Services of New Jersey

Date: February 13, 2019
Job Title: Social Worker

Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based non-profit that provides free civil legal assistance to low income seeks an experienced, licensed social worker to work in conjunction with our legal staff and provide supportive services to clients living in poverty who face related life issues.

A MSW and NJ LSW or LCSW license are required. Previous social work experience and fluency in Spanish are highly desirable.

LSNJ offers excellent benefits including comprehensive, low-cost health and dental insurance, 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 and the salary you seek to jobs@lsnj.org.

Program: Legal Services of New Jersey

Date: January 29, 2019
Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Legal Services of New Jersey, a non-profit public interest legal aid agency providing free legal help to low-income New Jersey residents in civil matters, has an immediate opening for a high-level administrative assistant to work with multiple attorneys and other staff.

This position initially will be an interim assignment with the possibility of ongoing employment.

Requires highly organized person with excellent interpersonal, verbal and computer skills, along with an interest in aiding people living in poverty. Duties cover the entire range of legal office work, and include significant telephone interaction with clients and other parties. Applicants fluent in Spanish and with prior administrative assistant litigation experience will have an advantage.

Excellent benefits, competitive salary and positive, supportive working environment. EOE. Send a personal cover letter explaining the ways in which you match the described position along with resume and salary requirements to: jobs@lsnj.org.

Program: South Jersey Legal Services

Date: January 17, 2019
Job Title: Staff Attorney—Burlington County

South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill an available position as Staff Attorney in the Burlington County office. 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: January 17, 2019
Job Title: Staff Attorney—Camden County

South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill an available position as Staff Attorney in the Camden County office. 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: January 17, 2019
Job Title: Staff Attorney—Ocean County

South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill an available position as Staff Attorney in the Ocean County office. 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: January 17, 2019
Job Title: Legal Secretary—Gloucester County Neighborhood Office

South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill an available position of Legal Secretary with the Gloucester County Neighborhood office. Under the direction and supervision of the Managing Attorney and Staff Attorney(s), the Legal Secretary serves the unit in a confidential capacity performing secretarial and clerical duties involving the application of standard office practices.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Must be computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Must type 50+ WPM with proficiency and accuracy;
• Must be proficient in English grammar and spelling;
• High School Diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred;
• Minimum of two years legal secretarial experience;
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

Program: South Jersey Legal Services

Date: January 16, 2019
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.

Program: South Jersey Legal Services

Date: January 16, 2019
Job Title: Paralegal Intake—Centralized Intake Unit—Camden Office

South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill an available position as Paralegal-Intake in the Centralized Intake Unit (CIU) located in the Camden, NJ office. Under the direction of the Managing Attorney, the Intake Paralegal is responsible for answering incoming telephone calls from prospective clients to determine their eligibility for services; conducting the initial legal interview, and providing advice and counsel or referral to a SJLS attorney.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Associated Degree or Paralegal Certification preferred;
• One year paralegal experience preferred, preferably in a legal services environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Preference given to bilingual English/Spanish applicants;
• Sensitivity to low-income individuals and families.

Program: Legal Services of New Jersey

Date: November 7, 2018
Job Title: Network Administrator

About the Position:
Legal Services of New Jersey is seeking an experienced Network Administrator to join our IT team. We offer an excellent work environment, with the opportunity for growth across a variety of modern technology platforms. Salary competitive with comparable for-profit environments, commensurate with skills alignment for the position, and excellent benefits. Legal services provides free civil legal assistance to those living in poverty.

The successful candidate will be a part of a team of IT professionals supporting a statewide network of legal services providers, while working for an employer that is interested in staff development through trainings and open communication. This is an opportunity to be a part of an enthusiastic and committed team of professionals working with enterprise technologies while making a difference to those most vulnerable in society.

About the Environment:
This position reports to our Chief Infrastructure Engineer supporting a Statewide Network of 6 distinct Legal Services Providers with 23 Locations and over 500 users. Our environment includes over 100 servers, Cisco VoIP Infrastructure, Dell Switches, SonicWALL Firewalls, SonicWALL SSLVPN (Physical and Virtual), SonicPoint distributed wireless infrastructure, Network Faxing, Exchange Clustering, SQL Farm, SharePoint, IIS, DR Data Center at a Collocation Facility, VMware ESX, EMC VNXe SAN, Cisco UCS B Chassis, our Data Center has an Enterprise class UPS and a backup gas generator, and our endpoints are Dell Desktops and Laptops running Windows. Our WAN consists of 10MB VPLS ELAN circuits with local office internet breakout over high speed backup data lines. Other key technologies include Vertical Market Applications, SCCM, WDS, Centralized AV Management, internally developed applications, and Network Traffic & Endpoint SNMP Monitoring.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 Years of Network Administration Experience
• Experience with Monitoring and Maintaining Networking Hardware and Services
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have valid license and own transportation. Ability to travel throughout the State on short notice is required.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Responsible for Day to Day Monitoring and Maintenance of a Complete Private Statewide WAN/LAN for a 23 Location Enterprise
• Cisco Call Manager and Unity IPT/VoIP Administration (Training will be provided to the successful candidate)
• Manage Wireless Infrastructure, Firewalls, VPN Appliances, & Content Filters
• Network Security and Best Practices
• Relevant Licensing Management
• Assist with Network Design & Performance Tuning
• Complementary Support & Administration Responsibilities for other Key Technologies.

• Relevant Certifications (Cisco, SonicWALL, Juniper)
• Exposure to Microsoft Server Technologies
• Experience with any of the Technologies Indicated in our Environment
• Network Design and Performance Optimization
• Experience with VoIP Systems
• Wireless Networking Experience

Program: Northeast New Jersey Legal Services

Date: November 6, 2018
Job Title: Bankruptcy/Consumer Law Paralegal

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) seeks to hire a Bankruptcy/Consumer Law Paralegal for its Paterson, New Jersey office. The office is within easy commuting distance from NYC and Northern New Jersey via public transportation. The paralegal must be detail-oriented and able to work independently to interview clients, gather information, prepare and file documents, and maintain client files. The successful candidate will be well-organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. The position requires proficiency in MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, and Adobe Acrobat, as well as an ability to learn other programs. Experience with new media technologies a plus. Bilingual skills are helpful for this position.

NNJLS is a non-profit public interest law firm with over 75 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 and paralegals 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, residents seeking US citizenship, seniors victimized by unscrupulous creditors, and individuals 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 yet who are unable to effectively advocate for themselves.

All staff receive an attractive salary and fringe benefits package. NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans. Submit resume and cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position along with your salary requirements to: Human Resource Manager at HRNNJLS@lsnj.org. For more information visit our website www.northeastnjlegalservices.org.

Program: Northeast New Jersey Legal Services

Date: November 6, 2018
Job Title: Housing Law Paralegal

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) seeks to hire a Housing Law Paralegal for its Jersey City, New Jersey office. The office is within easy commuting distance from NYC and Northern New Jersey via public transportation. The paralegal must be detail-oriented and able to work independently to interview clients, gather information, prepare and file documents, and maintain client files. The successful candidate will be well-organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. The position requires proficiency in MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, and Adobe Acrobat, as well as an ability to learn other programs. Experience with new media technologies a plus. Bilingual skills are helpful for this position.

NNJLS is a non-profit public interest law firm with over 75 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 and paralegals 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, residents seeking US citizenship, seniors victimized by unscrupulous creditors, and individuals 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 yet who are unable to effectively advocate for themselves.

All staff receive an attractive salary and fringe benefits package. NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans. Submit resume and cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position along with your salary requirements to: Human Resource Manager at HRNNJLS@lsnj.org. For more information visit our website www.northeastnjlegalservices.org.

Program: Northeast New Jersey Legal Services

Date: November 6, 2018
Job Title: Pro Bono Program Coordinator Paralegal

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) seeks to hire a Pro Bono Program Coordinator Paralegal for its Jersey City, New Jersey office. The office is within easy commuting distance from NYC and Northern New Jersey via public transportation. The paralegal must be detail-oriented and able to work independently to interview clients, gather information, prepare documents, maintain client files, interact with the private Bar and refer cases to private attorneys. The successful candidate will be well-organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. The position requires proficiency in MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, and Adobe Acrobat, as well as an ability to learn other programs. Experience with new media technologies a plus. Bilingual skills are helpful for this position.

NNJLS is a non-profit public interest law firm with over 75 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 and paralegals 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, residents seeking US citizenship, seniors victimized by unscrupulous creditors, and individuals 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 yet who are unable to effectively advocate for themselves.

All staff receive an attractive salary and fringe benefits package. NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans. Submit resume and cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position along with your salary requirements to: Human Resource Manager at HRNNJLS@lsnj.org. For more information visit our website www.northeastnjlegalservices.org.

Program: South Jersey Legal Services

Date: November 5, 2018
Job Title: Paralegal Intake—Centralized Intake Unit—Camden Office

South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill an available position as Paralegal-Intake in the Centralized Intake Unit (CIU) located in the Camden, NJ office. Under the direction of the Managing Attorney, the Intake Paralegal is responsible for answering incoming telephone calls from prospective clients to determine their eligibility for services; conducting the initial legal interview, and providing advice and counsel or referral to a SJLS attorney.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Associated Degree or Paralegal Certification preferred;
• One year paralegal experience preferred, preferably in a legal services environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Preference given to bilingual English/Spanish applicants;
• Sensitivity to low-income individuals and families.

Program: Legal Services of Northwest Jersey

Date: November 1, 2018
Job Title: Legal Assistant

LSNWJ provides free legal assistance in non-criminal matters affecting essential needs to low-income people and vulnerable seniors residing in northwestern NJ. Legal Services of Northwest Jersey seeks legal assistant for our Somerville office.

Requirements:

• Two or more years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary in a law office or legal services environment.
• Paralegal certificate or Associates degree in paralegal or legal studies, or at least four years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary in a law office or legal services environment.

• Fluent in written and oral Spanish;
• Fluent in written and oral other language of our client community; or
• Technical skills to manage LSNWJ’s social media platforms – website written in Word Press, Linked In, Twitter, Facebook.

• General support and law office work, including answering the telephone, greeting clients and applicants, making appointments, handling the tickler system, handling incoming mail and faxes, handling outgoing mail, faxes and hand deliveries.
• Legal work and litigation support for attorneys, including managing filing and service of court documents, proofreading documents, finalizing briefs drafted by attorneys, including Table of Citations, Table of Contents and Appendix, drafting correspondence, discovery requests and other documents, organizing case files, scheduling appointments and meetings, maintaining attorneys’ court calendars.
• Entering data into case management system, opening and closing case files.
• May include conducting applicant screening and intake.
• Traveling to and assisting at outreach and community education events.
• For bilingual staff:
  • Conducting intake and other client communications in second language.
  • Interpretation at client interviews, settlement conferences.
  • Translation of correspondence and legal documents.

• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all members of the office staff and work in team environment.
• Impeccable ethical standards.
• Ability to communicate and write clearly and understandably.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good capabilities of technology, including word processing, case database, calendaring and scheduling software, e-mail, Internet and legal software, social media platforms.
• Valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle for work-related travel or other means of fulfilling responsibility for work-related travel.

Program: South Jersey Legal Services

Date: August 2, 2018
Job Title: Legal Secretary—Monmouth County Neighborhood Office

South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill an available position of Legal Secretary with the Monmouth County Neighborhood office. Under the direction and supervision of the Managing Attorney and Staff Attorney(s), the Legal Secretary serves the unit in a confidential capacity performing secretarial and clerical duties involving the application of standard office practices.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Must be computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Must type 50+ WPM with proficiency and accuracy;
• Must be proficient in English grammar and spelling;
• High School Diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred;
• Minimum of two years legal secretarial experience;
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

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