Paralegal-Bilingual Intake

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

For more information about LSNJ, visit our website at .

Salary Information:
- Salary will be commensurate with experience and education level
- Comprehensive health and retirement plans
- In-house trainings
- Positive workplace with supportive team environment
- Work-life balance

Job Title: Paralegal-Bilingual Intake
Experience: No previous legal experience required
Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of Associate degree and 2 years relevant experience
Language Requirement: Spoken Spanish fluency

Organization: Legal Services of New Jersey
Department: Intake
Location: Edison, New Jersey

Job Summary:
- Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) is seeking a bilingual intake paralegal to support their statewide legal hotline.
- The position requires sensitivity, attention to detail, and client confidentiality.
- The paralegal will provide legal information, advice, and referral to callers facing housing, family, and other civil legal problems.
- No previous legal experience is necessary, as LSNJ will provide necessary training.
- Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree or a combination of an Associate degree and 2 years relevant experience.
- Spoken Spanish fluency and a commitment to serving people who live in poverty are also required.
- LSNJ offers a positive workplace with a supportive, team-oriented environment and work-life balance.
- Comprehensive health and retirement plans, as well as in-house trainings, are also provided.

Responsibilities:
- Answer calls on the statewide legal hotline and provide legal information, advice, and referral to callers.
- Maintain sensitivity, attention to detail, and client confidentiality.
- Utilize spoken Spanish fluency to serve Spanish-speaking callers.
- Assist with intake and screening of potential clients.
- Provide support to attorneys and other staff as needed.
- Attend trainings and stay updated on relevant legal issues.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or combination of Associate degree and 2 years relevant experience.
- Spoken Spanish fluency.
- Commitment to serving people who live in poverty.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain sensitivity and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer programs.

How to Apply:
- Send a cover letter and resume to .
- In the cover letter, explain your interest and relevant experience.
- For more information about LSNJ, visit .

LSNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Comprehensive health and retirement plans, in-house trainings

Not specified

Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, sensitivity, attention to detail, client confidentiality, team work

Bachelor's degree or Associate degree and 2 years relevant experience

Send cover letter and resume to

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree or Associate degree and 2 years relevant experience

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