Job Title: Staff Attorneys- Atlantic (2) Burlington, Gloucester (2), Monmouth (2)
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:
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Handle intake interviews;
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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;
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Participate in group representation, where appropriate;
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Participate in staff and case acceptance meetings and program wide working groups;
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Work with the Managing Attorney, Director of Litigation and/or the Executive Director in planning, developing and litigating significant impact cases;
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Participate in community outreach and community legal education, clinics and seminars;
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Develop new ideas and methods to provide service to clients;
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Work with other staff as an effective member of the team;
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Assist in supervising paralegals, clerical workers and students;
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Other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:
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Admission to the Bar of New Jersey preferred but not required. Law Graduates must be eligible to practice under NJ Court Rule 1:21-3. If admitted to practice in any state other than New Jersey, must be admitted to the New Jersey Bar within two years of date of hire;
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Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred;
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Ability to relate to low-income clients and groups with demonstrated interest in poverty law issues and/or public interest service.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Qualified applicants with an interest in this position should send written notification and resume to: Brittani Morris, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of HR & Operations, South Jersey Legal Services, Inc. 745 Market St. 2nd Floor, Camden, NJ 08102 or via email at BMorris@lsnj.org.
Comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401k for
eligible participants; 2026 attorney salary scale $83,180-$148,150, commensurate with experience; hybrid work option
available for attorneys
