Job Description:

A New Jersey based nonprofit legal services organization is currently seeking a Staff Attorney to join their growing team. In this role, the Staff Attorney will be responsible for providing direct representation to clients in a variety of legal matters, including community and public benefits, family, landlordtenant, housing, consumer, healthcare, employment and senior law issues. The position will begin as a Temporary one and is eligible for conversion to a direct hire position.Responsibilities:The Staff Attorney will:Handle intake interviews.Participate in community outreach and community legal education, clinics and seminars.Participate in group representation, where appropriateParticipate in staff and case acceptance meetings and program wide working groups.Work with the Managing Attorney, Director of Litigation andor the Executive Director in planning, developing and litigating significant impact cases.Develop new ideas and methods to provide service to clientsWork with other staff as an effective member of the teamAssist in supervising Paralegals, clerical workers and studentsPerform other duties, as needed.Qualifications:Juris DoctorateAdmission to a State BarPublic Interest experiencePrevious experience in the Legal industryDesired Skills:Admission to the NJS BarBilingual (English and Spanish)