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NEW JOB OPENINGS:
Program: Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
Date: May 28, 2019
Job Title: 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 hiring attorneys for its Housing, Public Benefits, Consumer, Immigration, 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.
NNJLS is a non-profit public interest law firm with over 80 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 of legal assistance.
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. For more information about us visit our website at www.northeastnjlegalservices.org. Submit resume and cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for the position to: Human Resources Manager at HRNNJLS@lsnj.org.
Program: Legal Services of New Jersey
Date: May 21, 2019
Job Title: Social Worker
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. We seek an experienced, social worker to work in conjunction with our legal staff and provide case management services, principally via telephone, to clients living in poverty who face related life issues.
A MSW and NJ LSW 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: South Jersey Legal Services, Inc.
Date: May 17, 2019
Job Title: Staff Attorney—Atlantic County
South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill an available position as Staff Attorney in the Atlantic 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;
- Zero to Five years’ experience preferred;
- 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.
Qualified applicants with an interest in this position should send resume and cover letter expressing interest to: Brittani Morris, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources, South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. 745 Market St. 2nd Floor, Camden, NJ 08102 or via email at BMorris@lsnj.org. EOE/AA Employer.
Program: South Jersey Legal Services, Inc.
Date: May 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;
- Zero to Five years’ experience preferred;
- 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.
Qualified applicants with an interest in this position should send resume and cover letter expressing interest to: Brittani Morris, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources, South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. 745 Market St. 2nd Floor, Camden, NJ 08102 or via email at BMorris@lsnj.org. EOE/AA Employer.
Program: South Jersey Legal Services, Inc.
Date: May 17, 2019
Job Title: Staff Attorney—Monmouth County
South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill an available position as Staff Attorney in the Monmouth 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;
- Zero to Five years’ experience preferred;
- 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.
Qualified applicants with an interest in this position should send resume and cover letter expressing interest to: Brittani Morris, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources, South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. 745 Market St. 2nd Floor, Camden, NJ 08102 or via email at BMorris@lsnj.org. EOE/AA Employer.
Program: South Jersey Legal Services, Inc.
Date: May 1, 2019
Job Title: Staff Attorney—Cumberland/Salem County
South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill an available position as Staff Attorney in the Cumberland/Salem 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;
- Zero to Five years’ experience preferred;
- 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.
Qualified applicants with an interest in this position should send resume and cover letter expressing interest to: Brittani Morris, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources, South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. 745 Market St. 2nd Floor, Camden, NJ 08102 or via email at BMorris@lsnj.org. EOE/AA Employer.
Program: Legal Services of Northwest Jersey
Date: March 12, 2019
Job Title: Paralegal
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey seeks a Paralegal who will work out of our Somerset County office. This is an opportunity to work in a community of legal services attorneys and staff dedicated to equal justice. Comprehensive benefits; training provided. EOE.
Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Conducts applicant screening and intake.
- Provides information to people making inquiry about services and makes referrals to an appropriate agency or organization.
- Provides assistance to the extent permitted under law under the supervision of an attorney to LSNWJ clients.
- Communicate and meet with clients.
- Assist in discovery: conduct factual investigation, prepare interrogatories and requests for production of documents, and interrogatory answers.
- Conduct legal and factual research.
- Prepare, file and serve legal pleadings, including Complaints, Answers, Motions, Case Information Statements and other documents.
- Prepare correspondence; handle incoming and outgoing mail.
- Maintains contact with clients, courts, judges, opposing counsel, and others and is responsible for scheduling meeting arrangements and maintaining calendars.
- May conduct applicant screening and intake.
- Provides information to people making inquiry about services and makes referrals to an appropriate agency or organization.
- May act as facilitator of an LSNWJ volunteer project.
- Participates in the community, including committees, task forces, and working groups related to the work of LSNWJ.
Competencies:
- Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, compassion, positive attitude and ability to maintain a good working relationship with all members of the office staff and work in team environment.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to communicate and write clearly and understandably.
- Good capabilities of technology, including word processing, case database, calendaring and scheduling software, e-mail, e-filing and legal software.
- Valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle for work-related travel or other means of fulfilling responsibility for work-related travel.
Requirements:
- Paralegal certificate or Associates degree in paralegal or legal studies.
- Minimum of two years of experience as a paralegal in at least one of these areas of law: family law; bankruptcy; consumer law; litigation.
- Bilingual in English-Spanish preferable.
How To Apply:
Email resume, references, and cover letter to: astrack@lsnj.org. Include in your cover letter how you believe you meet the needs of the position of Paralegal at LSNWJ. 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.
Program: Central Jersey Legal Services
Date: March 12, 2019
Job Title: Legal Secretary—Mercer County
Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. seeks a bi-lingual (Spanish & English) Legal Secretary for its Trenton office.
Requirements: Bilingual Spanish and English; Commitment to serving low income community and keeping the promise of Justice for All; Legal Aid experience or other relevant experience; excellent interpersonal skills.
Job Description: Screening client service requests, conducting intake in both languages, file preparation, typing, filing pleadings, general office work, providing back-up to the receptionist, interpreting. Three years or more of legal secretarial or comparable experience required.
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. Our Trenton office is near the Statehouse. 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. Email resume, a description of your education and/or experience in each language, and references to
JChapin@lsnj.org.
Program: Legal Services of Northwest Jersey
Date: March 5, 2019
Job Title: Executive Director—Legal Services of Northwest Jersey, Inc.
Legal Services of Northwest Jersey (LSNWJ) seeks a talented, highly motivated individual to lead this well-run and dynamic nonprofit organization. The new Executive Director will build on the legacy left by the retiring Executive Director and lead a strong, client-centered organization with a seasoned, dedicated and passionate staff and an engaged Board of Directors. The mission of LSNWJ is to provide vigorous and high quality, client-centered civil legal services to residents of northwestern New Jersey who are economically disadvantaged.
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall operation of the program, which includes advancement of LSNWJ’s mission; resource development; regulatory compliance (including with Legal Services Corporation rules); financial oversight; and hiring and professional development of staff. The Executive Director develops and maintains collaborative relationships with the courts, state and county bar associations, other legal and social service providers, and community groups. The Executive Director works out of the Somerset County office located in Somerville, New Jersey.
About LSNWJ:
Established in January 1, 2003, LSNWJ is the result of a merger of four legal aid programs serving five counties covering urban and rural areas. LSNWJ is the primary legal aid program in its service area, providing a full-range of free legal services out of five offices. Services include individual representation, information and advice, and community legal education. LSNWJ handles more than 4000 cases each year in a wide range of priority areas. It has a staff of 40 including 20 attorneys. LSNWJ support staff have recently unionized.
LSNWJ’s operating revenue of about $4.1 million comes largely from governmental sources, including the Legal Services Corporation, the U.S. Department of Justice, the State of New Jersey, and county governments. Additional funds come from private foundations, corporations and contributions. LSNWJ has a robust pro bono program and strong relationships with the organized bar.
Executive Director Duties & Responsibilities:
- Directs the overall operation of the agency in compliance with the mission of LSNWJ, the policies established by the Board of Directors, the regulations established by the Legal Services Corporation and requirements of multiple funding sources.
- Leads ongoing planning of the program’s goals, objectives and outcomes, and develops and oversees policies, projects, and structures to implement those goals.
- Provides advice and assistance to the Board of Directors on the establishment, development, and implementation of policy and priorities.
- Hires, supervises, evaluates and meets regularly with the Management Team to provide direction, advice and oversight as appropriate.
- Communicates the work of the Management Team to staff and seeks staff input on program policy, practice and procedures.
- Oversees the establishment and maintenance of systems including:
- caseload management and case handling
- staff supervision and co-counseling procedures
- evaluation of personnel, agency, and program performance
- training programs for staff and Board
- staff recruitment, hiring and human resources, including equal employment procedures.
- Ensures the organization’s long-term financial health by developing and overseeing financial management systems, including financial planning and budgeting, and oversight of financial systems and controls.
- Serves as an effective ambassador for the program through positive public relations; and communicates and establishes contacts and relations with courts, bar associations, private bar, governmental agencies, community organizations and the press and media.
- Oversees the development and supervision of LSNWJ’s private bar involvement program.
Required Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited U.S. law school
- Current license to practice law in New Jersey, or a current license to practice in any state, plus a commitment to obtain a New Jersey State Bar License within two years
- 10 years of experience in public interest law or comparable experience
- Proven leadership skills, with vision, open-mindedness, good listening skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate others
- Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, intelligence, humility, sense of humor, and energy
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity and cultural competence.
Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:
- Successful experience managing and supervising a diverse team of administrative and legal personnel, in a multi-office, nonprofit organization
- Demonstrated experience in non-profit program planning, evaluation, staff supervision, legal systems development, financial oversight, reporting and budget development
- Experience assuring compliance with grant and contract requirements
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people of different backgrounds, perspectives, and opinions, and to motivate and inspire community, staff, board and funders
- Experience with union/management relations
- A track record of fundraising and resource development success.
Applications:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. In order to receive full consideration, candidates are urged to submit their materials by April 5, 2019. Please include a cover letter expressing in detail your interest in the position, your qualifications, and what you hope to contribute to the organization’s future; a current resume; and the names and contact information for three professional references. Materials should be submitted electronically to ppap@mielegalaid.org in Microsoft Word or pdf format.
LSNWJ is being assisted in the search by Catherine Carr, Legal Aid Consultant, 215-603-0211, ccarrphila@gmail.com, and Patricia Pap, Executive Director, Management Information Exchange, 508-737-4010, ppap@mielegalaid.org. Applicants with questions about the position or process are encouraged to contact them.
Salary depends on experience based on a competitive public interest salary scale.
LSNWJ is an Equal Opportunity employer, which employs and promotes without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, familial status, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for military service, and mental or physical disability, perceived disability, and AIDS and HIV status or other protected group status and treats persons equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement, including promotion and transfer.
For more information about LSNWJ, visit the LSNWJ Website.
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