Professional Development Opportunities: LSCNY is committed to creating development and career opportunities. We invest in our employees` skills, substantive law and leadership training. We encourage lawyers to become active in state and local bar associations and local community organizations. Under the direction and supervision of the Managing Counsel and Staff Counsel, the Paralegal works with other lawyers and lawyers to represent South Jersey Legal Services` clients in various legal matters affecting the poor. 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. Paralegals are the lawyer`s right-hand man. A paralegal takes on certain tasks to free up the lawyer`s time so that they can deal with things that only a lawyer can do, such as appearing in court or giving legal advice. Paralegals can write briefs, assist clients and conduct legal investigations under the supervision of the lawyer. Legal Services of Northwest Jersey is looking for a Spanish-English interpreter/translator who really wants to make a difference in the lives of people with limited resources and at-risk 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. LSNWJ is currently working remotely with limited appearances in the office and onsite. A legal recruiter does not include working at a law firm. A legal recruiter provides potential employees to their clients – usually law firms. These employees are usually lawyers, but sometimes paralegals. A Juris Doctor degree may be required. Send hiring@colegalserv.org via email, including the job description keywords in the subject line.
Include a cover letter, CV and three references. Title of documents “Name – Document title” (e.g. Arguello – CV). Our recruitment committees do NOT review applications and correspondence submitted by other means. This list is not exhaustive, but it represents a broad selection of the hundreds of opportunities that exist in the legal industry. Many of these positions can only be filled in large companies. The provision of legal services is a complex process that usually requires teams of qualified professionals to provide high-quality and cost-effective services. As a result, the legal field offers many jobs that cover a wide range of skills, experience, and training. Developments in law and technology have also created new opportunities for legal careers. Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based nonprofit that provides free civil legal aid to low-income New Jersey residents, immediately opened an attorney to an attorney as part of its PROTECT project, a major new initiative to support victims of human trafficking.
The lawyer must have experience working with trauma victims and a history of working with vulnerable and low-income populations of different ethnicities and nationalities. Experiences that are highly valued include working with victims of trauma and human trafficking, practicing in several areas of civil law, particularly immigration criminal justice, immigration, government benefits, tenancies and sexual assault. Fluency in Spanish will be an important advantage. Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) has several challenging and rewarding positions available for lawyers who wish to provide legal assistance to the most disadvantaged and vulnerable members of society. NNJLS hires attorneys for its housing, utilities, consumer, immigration, and family/domestic violence services at its offices in Paterson, Hackensack, and Jersey City, New Jersey. Jobs are available for experienced lawyers and graduates. NNJLS is a nonprofit public interest law firm with more than 80 employees that provides free legal services to low-income, elderly and disabled residents of Hudson, Bergen and Passaic County, New Jersey. NNJLS` highly experienced and dedicated lawyers provide a variety of civil legal assistance and advocacy for those most in need of legal representation, such as victims of domestic violence, tenants facing unjust and arbitrary evictions, older adults harassed by unscrupulous creditors, and clients facing many other types of legal issues. The NNJLS subscribes to the principle that all members of society should be treated equally and fairly by our civil justice system.
NNJLS is looking for dynamic lawyers who want to make a real difference in the lives of those who need legal assistance most. Excellent written and oral advocacy skills are required. Previous experience in legal services or a demonstrated commitment to legal aid for disadvantaged individuals is preferred. Previous supervisory experience is an asset. NNJLS offers a positive work environment among colleagues who love their job and are passionate.
