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Staff Attorney – Burlington, Ocean, & Atlantic County Offices

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JOB TITLE:

Staff Attorney – Burlington, Ocean, & Atlantic County Offices 

 

SUPERVISOR:

Managing Attorney – Burlington, Ocean, & Atlantic County Offices

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Managing Attorney, the Staff Attorney provides the highest quality of legal services to SJLS clients in a variety of poverty law matters. The Staff Attorney also acts as a liaison between SJLS and the local community groups and engages in community outreach, community legal education.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Handle intake interviews;
  • Provide direct representation to clients in a variety of legal matters, including but not limited to family, landlord/tenant, housing, consumer, public benefits, healthcare, employment and senior issues;
  • Participate in group representation, where appropriate;
  • Participate in staff and case acceptance meetings and program wide working groups;
  • Work with the Managing Attorney, Director of Litigation and/or the Executive Director in planning, developing and litigating significant impact cases;
  • Participate in community outreach and community legal education, clinics and seminars;
  • Develop new ideas and methods to provide service to clients;
  • Work with other staff as an effective member of the team;
  • Assist in supervising paralegals, clerical workers and students;
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Admission to the Bar of New Jersey preferred but not required. Must be a member of the Bar in any State or be eligible and willing to take the next available New Jersey Bar Exam;
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred;
  • Ability to relate to low income clients and groups with demonstrated interest in poverty law issues and/or public interest service.

 

APPPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Comprehensive benefit package; *2025 attorney salary scale starts at $79,960.00; commensurate with experience; hybrid work option available for attorneys*

Qualified applicants with an interest in this position should send resume and cover letter expressing interest to:  Brittani Morris, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Operations, South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. 745 Market St. 2nd Floor, Camden, NJ 08102 or via email at BMorris@LSNJ.org.

Paralegal I or II – Pennsauken Office

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JOB TITLE:

Paralegal I or II (Bilingual) – Centralized Intake Unit – Pennsauken Office

 

SUPERVISOR:

Managing Attorney

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Managing Attorney, the Intake Paralegal is responsible for answering incoming telephone calls from prospective clients to determine their eligibility for services; conducting the initial legal interview, and providing advice and counsel or referral to a SJLS attorney.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Answer incoming calls from the SJLS Intake toll free line and determine caller’s eligibility for SJLS representation;
  • Conduct legal interviews;
  • Provide legal advice under the supervision of a licensed attorney;
  • Provide appropriate referrals to outside agencies or SJLS attorneys;
  • Record all case data and facts into a computerized case management system;
  • Prepare closing letters, transfer memos and weekly case disposition slips on completed cases, reflecting case status and correct closing codes;
  • Research legal issues as needed;
  • Assist with development of legal education materials;
  • Conduct community education and outreach as needed;
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent Required;
  • Associated Degree or Paralegal Certification preferred;
  • One year paralegal experience preferred, preferably in a legal services environment;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Bilingual English/Spanish Required;
  • Sensitivity to low-income individuals and families.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401k for eligible participants; *2025 Paralegal Hiring scale $47,200 – $58,400.

Qualified applicants with an interest in this position should send resume and cover letter expressing interest to:  Brittani Morris, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Operations, South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. 745 Market St. 2nd Floor, Camden, NJ 08102 or via email at BMorris@LSNJ.org.