Generally, an attorney who is an active member of the bar of a U.S. jurisdiction and at least one year after J.D. Legal or other relevant experience is suitable for an experienced attorney position. Still, some lawyer positions require more experience and additional admission criteria. South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates for a vacant Benefits Law Coordinator position. Led by SJLS`s Executive Director and Executive Team, the Benefits Law Coordinator works with SJLS managers and staff to provide SJLS clients with high-quality legal services in a variety of government welfare law matters affecting the poor and their families, identifies systemic and institutional issues affecting SJLS benefits clients, and coordinates the scale of the program. Initiatives and/or litigation to resolve these issues. litigates litigation before administrative, state, and federal courts of appeal and appeals as lead counsel and/or co-counsel in coordination with local SJLS office attorneys, provides support and training to SJLS attorneys on performance issues, works with New Jersey Legal Services, including participation in statewide task forces and strategic advice, and acts as a liaison between SJLS and the local community and bar associations. Our ideal candidates have a proven passion for the public interest, a commitment to promoting equity, and experience working with low-income or otherwise vulnerable populations. We value the perspective of employees with non-legal backgrounds and welcome a wide range of expertise. Although many positions do not require proficiency in bilingualism, knowledge of languages other than English is always an advantage. Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 is best for all positions.
The Attorney General`s Summer Law Internship Program is the Ministry of Justice`s competitive, centralized recruitment program for paid summer internships. The majority of SLIP staff are second-year law students who work at the Department of Justice during the summer between their second and third year of law school. The SLIP is also open to graduates between graduation and the start of a full-time qualifying internship or scholarship. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best law students, lawyers, paralegals, social workers, investigators and administrative staff who share a vision – that no New Yorker is denied access to justice because of poverty. South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates for a senior counsel – education law position. Under the direction of the Director of Litigation and Advocacy, Senior Counsel provides the highest quality legal services to eligible clients in a variety of educational matters in the SJLS service space. provides SJLS staff with support, support and expertise in education law and serves as a link between SJLS and the local community and bar associations. Internal candidates/current LAS employees: If you are interested in applying for a job, please log in to our internal careers page to apply. If you are unable to log in, please contact jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org for assistance. To be considered, send a cover letter outlining the reasons for your interest in the position and the associated legal history, as well as a resume that includes the states and years of all bar admissions.
Please also attach two recent examples of legal drafting. Send all required components to jobs@lsnj.org. Eoe. You must submit your application through ADP`s recruitment portal to be considered. CVs and other documents sent to our inbox jobpostquestions@legal-aid.org will not be processed. Date: October 28, 2020 Job Title: Staff Lawyer – PROTECT: Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative for Civil Legal Assistance Legal Services of Northwest Jersey is looking for a Spanish-English interpreter/translator who truly wants to make a difference in the lives of people with limited resources and vulnerable seniors. This is an opportunity to work in a community of highly experienced and dedicated lawyers and legal staff. LSNWJ provides free legal assistance in civil cases that meet the basic needs of people with limited resources and vulnerable seniors in northwest New Jersey. The interpreter/translator interprets meetings with clients; assist clients with paperwork, translation of written documents; Coordination of LSNWJ language services; supervise the interpretation and translation of bilingual LSNWJ staff; and training LSNWJ staff and community providers to work with interpreters and translators.