Legal Services of New Jersey, a nonprofit organization that provides free civil legal advice to low-income New Jersey residents, has several immediate options for lawyers to legally represent incarcerated immigrants. LSNJ is based in Edison, and the positions require travel to ICE detention centers and immigration courts in Newark and Elizabeth. The strongest candidates have relevant experience such as criminal defense, remote defense, or federal practice. Fluency in Spanish is an extremely important additional ability. PREP lawyers provide legal representation through advice and litigation in the deletion and clarification of records; employment, housing and other criminal law barriers; and civil rights. Through representation, advocacy and public relations, PREP seeks to remove legal barriers and combat discrimination against these individuals. For related topics, PREP counsel may prepare publications, conduct public relations, speak at conferences and roundtables on civil law issues of prisoners and persons released from prison, train staff on rehabilitation issues, analyze and comment on policies, regulations and laws relating to the penal system, prisoner rehabilitation and juvenile justice. 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.

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. We foster a supportive teamwork environment with a work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive health and pension plans, as well as in-house training offered by CLE loans. All lawyers receive attractive salaries and benefits. NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer and also supports people with disabilities and veterans. Bilingual skills are preferred for certain positions. For more information about us, visit our website in www.northeastnjlegalservices.org. Send your CV and cover letter indicating your interest and qualifications for the position to: Human Resources Manager at HRNNJLS@LSNJ.org. Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based nonprofit that provides free civil legal advice to low-income New Jersey residents, has an immediate opening for an attorney for its Prisoner Reintegration Project (PREP). Legal Services of New Jersey, the statewide coordinating agency for the New Jersey nonprofit network that provides free civil legal advice to low-income residents, has an immediate opening to an additional supervising attorney to oversee immigration detention cases.

The supervising attorney will be responsible for supervising and assisting our team of attorneys and paralegals in deportation and detention cases before EOIR, BIA and the Federal District Court. LSNJ is based in Edison, and the positions require travel to ICE detention centers and immigration courts in Newark and Elizabeth. The strongest candidates have several years of experience in deportation and detention defense and related federal practice, as well as supervising other attorneys. Fluency in Spanish will be a much appreciated additional ability. Date: October 28, 2020 Job Title: Staff Counsel – PROTECT: Civil Legal Assistance Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking Central Jersey Legal Service, Inc. is seeking a full-time legal counsel for its Elizabeth, NJ office. Experience in Medicaid, Medicare and nursing home residents` rights, debt collection and foreclosure defense preferred. Requirements: Commitment to serve low-income communities and deliver on the promise of justice for all; Admitted to the New Jersey Bar; legal aid experience or other relevant experience; Excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in health-related public services, including appeals to OAL and App Div division and general litigation. Bilingual/multilingual is a plus.

Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to ultra-low-income residents of Union, Middlesex, and Mercer counties in New Jersey. We are proud of our long history of a diverse workforce providing quality legal advice to our diverse client groups. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. We are part of a network of civil legal aid providers. We provide our lawyers and paralegals with legal training. This position is governed by a collective agreement. We offer a generous benefits package and a competitive salary. Free off street parking. We are trying to fill the position listed above as soon as possible. Email resume, sample handwriting and references to jchapin@lsnj.org.

Northwest Jersey Legal Services is seeking an experienced and highly motivated public interest attorney to serve as Director of Operations for our five-office program that provides civil legal assistance to those in need in the northwestern districts of New Jersey.