HOUSING STAFF ATTORNEY - Elizabeth, NJ

Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. seeks a full time Housing Law attorney for its office in Elizabeth, NJ.

REQUIREMENTS:
Commitment to serving low income community and keeping the promise of Justice for All;
licensed to practice law in NJ;
Legal Aid experience or other relevant experience; excellent interpersonal skills.

Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is a non-profit law firm providing free legal assistance in civil matter to very low-income residents of Union, Middlesex and Mercer Counties in New Jersey.
We are proud of our long history of a diverse workforce providing high quality legal assistance to our diverse populations of clients.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We are an independent part of a network of civil legal aid providers.
We provide continuing legal education to our attorneys and paralegals.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
We provide a generous benefits package and competitive salary.
Free off-street parking.

We are seeking to fill position listed above ASAP. Email resume, writing sample and references.

JOB TYPE:
Full-time

PAY:
$71,000.00 – $113,000.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:

Vaccinations or weekly testing required. All of our offices are equipped with sneeze guards, air purifiers, gloves, masks, hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and no-touch thermometers.

BENEFITS:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Vision insurance


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Elizabeth, NJ 07208: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Bar (Preferred)