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Elizabeth, NJ, United States
Legal Secretary
Legal Staff
Company Review
Min 3 yrs required
Full-time
No
Central Jersey Legal Services is seeking a Legal Secretary for their Elizabeth office on a full-time basis with a hybrid schedule. They are a non-profit law firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income residents in Union, Middlesex, and Mercer counties in New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to serving the community, legal aid experience, and excellent typing and interpersonal skills. The salary for this position ranges from $44,000 to $70,000 depending on experience. Responsibilities: • Screening client service requests and conducting intake in both languages • Preparing files and typing documents • Filing pleadings and performing general office work • Providing back-up support to the receptionist • Interpreting for clients as needed Requirements: • Three or more years of legal secretarial or comparable experience • Commitment to serving the low-income community and ensuring justice for all • Legal aid experience or other relevant experience • Excellent typing and interpersonal skills About Central Jersey Legal Services: • Non-profit law firm providing free legal assistance in civil matters • Serves low-income residents in Union, Middlesex, and Mercer counties • Diverse workforce with a long history of providing high quality legal assistance to diverse populations • Equal opportunity employer and part of a network of civil legal aid providers • Covered by a collective bargaining agreement • Offers a generous benefits package and competitive salary If you are interested in joining our team, please email your resume, a description of your education and experience in each language, and references to . Why Work at Central Jersey Legal Services? • Make a difference in the lives of low-income individuals and families • Be a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce • Competitive salary and generous benefits package • Opportunity for growth and development in the legal field • Supportive and collaborative work environment • Impact change and promote justice for all Central Jersey Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment for all employees. Join our team and become a part of our mission to provide free legal assistance to those in need. Apply today!
Not specified
Generous benefits package
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Legal Secretary, Bilingual (English and Spanish), File Preparation, Typing, Filing Pleadings, Interpreting, Screening Client Service Requests, Intake, General Office Work
Email resume, a description of the education and/or your experience in each language and references to
Qualification and Experience Commitment to serving low income community, Legal Aid experience or other relevant experience, Excellent typing and interpersonal skills
Legal
USD 44000 to 70000 Annually
Jul 15, 2024
Apr 01, 2024
Qualification and ExperienceCommitment to serving low income community, Legal Aid experience or other relevant experience, Excellent typing and interpersonal skills
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