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 [email protected]. Eoe. Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based nonprofit legal advisory organization, is seeking a senior accountant to assist with all accounting and grant administration functions. Accounting functions include tracking accounts payable (purchase orders, vendor requisitions, etc.), preparing payroll data, time tracking system, bank reconciliations, monthly closings, budget reports, and other financial tasks. Grant management functions include budgeting, grant reporting and quarterly grant allocations at the national level. Requirements include a bachelor`s degree in accounting, a CPA license, at least 7 years of experience in general accounting, and excellent computer skills. Favorite nonprofit experience. The candidate must also be able to manage multiple tasks and work independently as well as be part of a team. MIP accounting software and experience in payroll data processing preferred. LSNJ offers a positive (currently remote) workplace between 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. Send your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]. Job is temporarily remote and is located in Edison, New Jersey. 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. 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. LSANI`s Managing Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the agency and the management and administration of its employees.
The Director-General is also currently the Director`s statutory Director. The Director works according to guidelines and ministerial instructions when deciding whether or not to fund requests for civil justice services. The Director is independent of any interference by ministries or ministries with respect to individual requests for civilian services. In the annual report, the Director shall specifically address the exercise of this independent decision-making function. 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. LSNJ`s Prisoner Rehabilitation Project provides nationwide civilian legal assistance to those affected by juvenile justice and the criminal justice system to help them overcome civil barriers related to their arrest and conviction cases. South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates for a senior counsel – education law position. Under the direction of the Director of Litigation and Advocacy, Senior Counsel provides the highest quality legal services to eligible clients in a variety of educational matters in the SJLS service space.
provides SJLS staff with support, support and expertise in education law and serves as a link between SJLS and the local community and bar associations. Date: October 28, 2020 Job Title: Staff Lawyer – PROTECT: Civil Law Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking Information for the public on finding a lawyer, advising candidates, opposing the provision of civil services, legal fees and the National Fraud Initiative. Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based nonprofit that provides free civil legal aid to low-income New Jersey residents, immediately opened an attorney to an attorney as part of its PROTECT project, a major new initiative to support victims of human trafficking. The lawyer must have experience working with trauma victims and a history of working with vulnerable and low-income populations of different ethnicities and nationalities. Experiences that are highly valued include working with victims of trauma and human trafficking, practicing in several areas of civil law, particularly immigration criminal justice, immigration, government benefits, tenancies and sexual assault. Fluency in Spanish will be an important advantage. Under the direction and supervision of the Managing Counsel and Staff Counsel, the Paralegal works with other lawyers and lawyers to represent South Jersey Legal Services` clients in various legal matters affecting the poor. Contact details of the Legal Services Agency Northern Ireland (LSANI). The Agency`s role is to manage the delivery of publicly funded legal services in accordance with legal aid plans. 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. 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). 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.
