ABOUT OUR WORK

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NNJLS is a non-profit public interest law firm with more than 100 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.

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NNJLS is committed to the principle that all members of society should be treated equally and fairly by our civil justice system. We seek dynamic employees who want to make a real difference in the lives of those most in need.

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CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

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COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

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Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) seeks a Communications Manager. The Communications Manager will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing all aspects of communicating the firm’s mission, policies, programs, initiatives, and priorities to internal and external constituencies and stakeholders. If successful, the Communications Manager’s impact will bring the NNJLS story to life in a clear and compelling way to deepen external engagement, increase our visibility, and drive NNJLS’ growth. The Communications Manager must interact regularly with staff to stay updated on all aspects of the firm; staying ahead of events and issues related to our mission.

 

NNJLS is a non-profit public interest law firm with over 100 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 and paralegals 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, residents seeking US citizenship, seniors victimized by unscrupulous creditors, and individuals facing many other types of civil legal matters. NNJLS is committed to the principle 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 yet who are unable to effectively advocate for themselves.

 

Responsibilities include:

• Producing written content across internal and external platforms.

  • Write compelling and uniform copy that will resonate and grab the attention of various audiences through email, social media, presentations, and other marketing materials.

  • Translate program data and research into compelling narratives for external pieces including press releases, speeches, and reports.

  • Build, refine, write, and disseminate key messaging and talking points; serve as preliminary editor for all NNJLS written materials across units.

• Managing the design, composition, production, and publication of NNJLS brochures, pamphlets, newsletters, information packets, and other publications, using our branding and voice.

• Helping to shape and implement NNJLS’s visual and digital presence.

  • Manage all of NNJLS’ digital channels including website, email marketing, and social media platforms.

  • Develop and maintain NNJLS branding guide and templates.

  • Create, organize and maintain robust digital asset library (including photos and video), either through personal skills or the effective sourcing and management of outside contractors.

• Serving as point of contact for media inquiries.

• Analyzing the effectiveness of our communications through analytics and providing recommendations.

 

Qualifications: At least 2 years of communications experience in a professional setting. A natural storyteller with impeccable copywriting skills. The successful applicant will have excellent and versatile communication skills, have the ability to lead projects, work collaboratively with staff, and have strong organizational skills. Computer proficiency is required.

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Preferred: A degree in communications, marketing, or a related field. Understanding of basic design principles with a modern aesthetic eye with the ability to help craft beautiful, effective, and immersive experiences across print, web, mobile, email, and social media. Up-to-date with industry leading software and technologies (for example, Adobe Creative Suite). Knowledge of graphic design tools and ability to design materials is a plus. Applicants should have an understanding of the role of civil legal aid in addressing issues of poverty and social justice.

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Location:  Based in our Jersey City office with the ability to work a hybrid schedule. This position requires regular travel to outreach events and to NNJLS offices in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for these responsibilities.

 

Salary/Benefits:  NNJLS provides an attractive salary for this position starting at $56,000 commensurate with experience, and a generous fringe benefits package including but not limited to vacation, sick, 14 paid holidays, comprehensive health/dental/life insurance, 10% employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement plan, and a voluntary 403(b) retirement plan. Employment at NNJLS also provides access to federal loan forgiveness programs for those that qualify.  NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans. For more information about our program, please visit our website at www.northeastnjlegalservices.org.

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Apply: Submit resume and cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position, and salary requirements to: Human Resources Manager at HRNNJLS@LSNJ.org with the subject “Communications Manager.”

 

MANAGING ATTORNEY, CONSUMER LAW UNIT

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Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) seeks a Managing Attorney to supervise its Consumer Unit. The position is full-time with the ability to work a hybrid schedule.

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Northeast New Jersey Legal Services’ mission is to ensure equal access to justice for low-income residents of Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties, New Jersey. NNJLS provides a full array of free legal services in civil matters, including legal representation, advocacy, advice, community legal education, and other legal services. Offices are within easy commuting distance from Northern New Jersey and New York City via public transportation.

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The Managing Attorney will supervise the work of all unit case handlers including paralegals. Supervision includes but is not limited to: designing and implementing unit priorities and case handling protocols, providing training to new attorneys, overseeing the overall performance and day-to-day activities of the unit, and working alongside other managers to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services to clients. The Managing Attorney will also carry a limit caseload. Some travel between offices is required.

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The Managing Attorney must be admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey and have at least seven years of Consumer Law practice experience.  Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are also required. Prior Legal Services experience or a demonstrated commitment to legal assistance for low-income communities is preferred. Prior supervisory experience is a plus. NNJLS offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work.

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Salary/Benefits:  NNJLS provides an attractive salary starting range $91,000 - $130,000, commensurate with experience, and a generous fringe benefits package including but not limited to, comprehensive health/dental/life insurance, 10% employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement plan, and a voluntary 403(b) retirement plan. We encourage a supportive teamwork environment with work-life balance, generous paid time-off including 4 weeks’ vacation, 15 sick days, 4 personal days, and 15 holidays, a flexible hybrid remote work schedule, and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit.  Employment at NNJLS also provides access to federal loan forgiveness programs for those that qualify.  NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans. For more information about NNJLS and the consumer law unit, please visit our website at www.northeastnjlegalservices.org.​

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Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position to: HRNNJLS@LSNJ.ORG

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ASSISTANT MANAGING ATTORNEY, PUBLIC BENEFITS UNIT

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Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) seeks an Assistant Managing Attorney to supervise its Public Benefits Unit. The position is full-time with the ability to work a hybrid schedule.

 

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services’ mission is to ensure equal access to justice for low-income residents of Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties, New Jersey. In order to accomplish this mission, NNJLS provides a full array of free legal services in civil matters, including legal representation, advocacy, advice, community legal education, and other legal services. 

 

Location:  Northeast New Jersey Legal Services provides services in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties. Offices are within easy commuting distance from Northern New Jersey and New York City via public transportation.

 

Position Description:  The Assistant Managing Attorney, along with the Managing Attorney, will supervise the work of all unit casehandlers including paralegals. Supervision includes but is not limited to, designing and implementing unit priorities and case handling protocols, providing training to new attorneys, overseeing the overall performance and day-to-day activities of the unit, and working alongside other managers to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services. The Assistant Managing Attorney will also carry a caseload and participate in community education and outreach. Some travel between offices is required.

Position Qualifications:  The Assistant Managing Attorney must be admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey and have at least three years of Public Benefits Law practice experience.  Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are also required. Prior Legal Services experience or a demonstrated commitment to legal assistance for the disadvantaged is preferred. Prior supervisory experience is a plus. NNJLS offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive, teamwork environment, with work-life balance.

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Salary/Benefits:  NNJLS provides an attractive salary starting at $89,000 commensurate with experience, and a generous fringe benefits package including but not limited to, comprehensive health/dental/life insurance, 401(a) and 403(b) retirement plans. We encourage a supportive teamwork environment, with work-life balance, including generous paid time-off, flexible hybrid remote work schedules, and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit.  Employment at NNJLS also provides access to federal loan forgiveness programs for those that qualify.  NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans. For more information about NNJLS, please visit our website www.northeastnjlegalservices.org.

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Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position to: HRNNJLS@LSNJ.ORG

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Employment Opportunities for Attorneys

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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, Family, and Immigration sections in its Paterson, Hackensack, and Jersey City, New Jersey offices.  Positions are full-time with the ability to work a hybrid schedule. We are looking to hire experienced attorneys as well as recent law school graduates. 

 

NNJLS is a non-profit public interest law firm with over 120 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 persons seeking to obtain and retain public benefits. NNJLS is committed to the principle 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.

 

Attorneys must be a graduate of an accredited law school, admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey, or willing to sit for the next bar examination. Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are required.  Prior Legal Services experience or a demonstrated commitment to legal assistance for the disadvantaged is preferred.  NNJLS offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work.  We encourage a supportive, teamwork environment, with work-life balance.

 

NNJLS provides an attractive salary starting at $77,500 commensurate with experience,  and a generous fringe benefits package including but not limited to, comprehensive health/dental/life insurance, 401(a) with 10% employer contribution and 403(b) retirement plans. We encourage a supportive teamwork environment, with work-life balance, including generous paid time-off, flexible hybrid remote work schedules, and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit.  Employment at NNJLS also provides access to federal loan forgiveness programs for those that qualify. NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans. For more information about NNJLS visit www.northeastnjlegalservices.org.

 

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position to: HRNNJLS@LSNJ.ORG​​​

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Employment Opportunities for Experienced Family Law Attorneys                 

 

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) has positions available for experienced Family law attorneys seeking to provide legal assistance to the most disadvantaged and vulnerable members of society.  NNJLS is hiring attorneys for its Paterson, Hackensack, and Jersey City, New Jersey offices. 

 

At least two years of Family law experience required.  Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are also required.  Prior Legal Services experience or a demonstrated commitment to legal assistance for the disadvantaged is preferred.  Prior supervisory experience is a plus.  NNJLS offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work.  We encourage a supportive, team work environment, with work-life balance.  Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement plans and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit.  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 a resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for the position to: Human Resources Manager at HRNNJLS@LSNJ.org. ​

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Employment Opportunities for Experienced Housing Law Attorneys                                           

 

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) has positions available for experienced Housing law attorneys seeking to provide legal assistance to the most disadvantaged and vulnerable members of society.  NNJLS is hiring attorneys for its Paterson, Hackensack, and Jersey City, New Jersey offices. 

 

At least two years of Housing law experience required.  Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are also required.  Prior Legal Services experience or a demonstrated commitment to legal assistance for the disadvantaged is preferred.  Prior supervisory experience is a plus.  NNJLS offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work.  We encourage a supportive, team work environment, with work-life balance.  Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement plans and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit.  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 a resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for the position to: Human Resources Manager at HRNNJLS@LSNJ.org. 

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Law Student and Undergraduate Internships

 

NNJLS is proud to host law school students and others who wish to participate in internship programs sponsored by their schools, private law firms, or advocacy groups. Student interns are mentored by experienced staff attorneys in the areas of civil law practice of their choice. Student interns also assist staff attorneys throughout the legal process from client intake through court appearance. Student interns may need to secure outside funding for their internship projects. NNJLS will also work with students and their school to help the student earn class credit for their NNJLS internship activities.​

 

Those interested in internship opportunities at NNJLS should send their resume, cover letter, and a brief description of the proposed internship project by email to ProBonoNNJLS@lsnj.org.​

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Volunteers

 

NNJLS accepts volunteer attorneys via our Pro Bono Partnerships Program (PBP). Volunteers can assist in leading Know Your Rights clinics, make a brief legal advice call, fully represent a client, or mentor new attorneys. To find out more about volunteering and upcoming trainings, click here.