MANAGING ATTORNEY- SENIOR LAW UNIT

5-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

NNJLS: Dedicated to Providing Legal Services to the Disadvantaged

NNJLS is committed to the principle that all members of society should be treated equally and fairly by our civil justice system. We seek dynamic employees who want to make a real difference in the lives of those most in need.

At NNJLS, we provide free legal services to low-income, senior, and disabled residents of Hudson, Bergen, and Passaic counties in New Jersey. Our staff of highly experienced and dedicated attorneys provide a wide variety of civil legal assistance and advocacy, including but not limited to representing victims of domestic violence, tenants facing unfair and arbitrary eviction, seniors victimized by unscrupulous creditors, and clients facing many other types of legal matters.

We are currently seeking an experienced attorney to serve as our Managing Attorney for our Senior Law Unit. This position is located in Northeast New Jersey, with offices in Jersey City, Paterson, and Hackensack within easy commuting distance from Northern New Jersey and New York City via public transportation.

Managing Attorney – Senior Law Unit

Location: Northeast New Jersey

Position Description:
• Supervise the work of all senior law unit casehandlers in our Jersey City, Paterson, and Hackensack offices.
• Review and approve all litigation and appeals handled by the unit.
• Design and implement unit priorities and case handling protocols.
• Provide training to new attorneys.
• Oversee the overall performance and day-to-day activities of the unit.
• Work alongside other managers to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services.
• Attend grantee meetings and site visits.
• Carry a limited caseload.
• Participate in community education and outreach.
• Some travel may be required between offices.

Position Qualifications:
• Admission to practice law in the State of New Jersey.
• At least five years of practice experience.
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Prior Legal Services experience or a demonstrated commitment to legal assistance for the disadvantaged is preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus.

Benefits:
• Attractive salary starting at $86,000 commensurate with experience.
• Generous fringe benefits package including but not limited to, comprehensive health/dental/life insurance, 401(a) and 403 (b) retirement plans.
• Supportive, team work environment, with work-life balance, including generous paid time-off, flexible hybrid remote work schedules, and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit.
• Access to federal loan forgiveness programs for those that qualify.
• Equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans.

NNJLS is currently seeking an experienced attorney to serve as our Managing Attorney for our Senior Law Unit. This position is located in Northeast New Jersey, with offices in Jersey City, Paterson, and Hackensack within easy commuting distance from Northern New Jersey and New York City via public transportation.

Position Description
The Managing Attorney will supervise the work of all senior law unit casehandlers in our Jersey City, Paterson, and Hackensack offices. Senior Law casehandlers represent our clients in housing, consumer, and public benefits matters, and draft Wills, Living Wills, and Powers of Attorney. Supervision includes but is not limited to, reviewing and approving all litigation and appeals handled by the unit, designing and implementing unit priorities and case handling protocols, providing training to new attorneys, overseeing the overall performance and day-to-day activities of the unit, and working alongside other managers to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services. The Managing Attorney will attend grantee meetings and site visits. The Managing Attorney will also carry a limited caseload and participate in community education and outreach. Some travel may be required between offices.

Position Qualifications:
• Must be admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey and have at least five years of practice experience.
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are also required.
• Prior Legal Services experience or a demonstrated commitment to legal assistance for the disadvantaged is preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus.

Benefits:
• Attractive salary starting at $86,000 commensurate with experience.
• Generous fringe benefits package including but not limited to, comprehensive health/dental/life insurance, 401(a) and 403 (b) retirement plans.
• Supportive, team work environment, with work-life balance, including generous paid time-off, flexible hybrid remote work schedules, and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit.
• Access to federal loan forgiveness programs for those that qualify.
• Equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans.

Join the NNJLS Team

At NNJLS, we are committed to the principle that all members of society should be treated equally and fairly by our civil justice system. We seek dynamic employees who want to make a real difference in the lives of those most in need.

Our staff of highly experienced and dedicated attorneys provide a wide variety of civil legal assistance and advocacy, including but not limited to representing victims of domestic violence, tenants facing unfair and arbitrary eviction, seniors victimized by unscrupulous creditors, and clients facing many other

Comprehensive health/dental/life insurance, 401(a) and 403 (b) retirement plans, generous paid time-off, flexible hybrid remote work schedules, and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit

Supervisory experience, excellent writing and oral advocacy skills

Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position to

Qualification and Experience Admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey and have at least five years of practice experience

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