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Legal Services of Northwest Jersey - LSNWJ · 5 hours ago

Staff Attorney

Somerville, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$75K/yr - $102K/yr

2+ years exp

Legal Services of Northwest Jersey (LSNWJ) seeks two dedicated full-time Staff Attorneys to join their team, focusing on providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals and families. The role involves legal advocacy, representation in court, and community outreach in critical civil legal matters such as family law and housing.

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Responsibilities

Provide legal advice, advocacy, and full representation in civil legal matters

Represent clients in court and administrative proceedings

Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and manage case files

Participate in community education, outreach, and training efforts

Collaborate with pro bono attorneys and community partners

Qualification

J.D. from accredited law schoolLicensed to practice lawLegal experienceAdvanced technology skillsAnalytical skillsCommitment to public interest lawBilingual (English-Spanish)Oral communicationWriting skills

Preferred

J.D. from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in New Jersey, or eligible for admission and committed to obtaining New Jersey licensure

Minimum of two years of legal experience is preferred; additional experience is welcome and valued

Excellent analytical, oral communication, and writing skills

Advanced technology skills and strong understanding of professional ethics and responsibilities in the practice of law in New Jersey

Trustworthy, reliable, and respectful of client confidentiality and community needs

Commitment to public interest law and serving low-income communities

Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation for work-related travel

Bilingual (English-Spanish) a plus

Benefits

Ongoing professional training opportunities.

Supportive team of legal services attorneys and staff.

Hybrid work schedule available after the introductory period, consistent with LSNWJ policy.

Comprehensive benefits package.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility.

Company

Legal Services of Northwest Jersey - LSNWJ

LSNWJ Legal Services of Northwest Jersey is a nonprofit law firm serving people residing in Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Warren Counties.

Founded in 2003

Somerville, New Jersey, USA

11-50 employees

https://www.lsnwj.org

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Leadership Team

Kevin J. Morrissey

Chief Financial Officer

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