ABOUT OUR WORK

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NNJLS is a non-profit public interest law firm with more than 100 employees providing free legal services to low-income, senior and disabled residents of Hudson, Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey. NNJLS’s staff of highly experienced and dedicated attorneys provides a wide variety of civil legal assistance and advocacy for those most in need of legal representation such as victims of domestic violence, tenants facing unfair and arbitrary eviction, seniors victimized by unscrupulous creditors and clients facing many other types of legal matters.

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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.​

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CURRENT JOB OPENINGS​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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CASE CARE MANAGER- SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER ​

Exempt | Non-Union | Reports to Executive Director/Director of Operations 
 

The Case Care Manager’s primary role is to support a newly funded initiative (SUD Project) serving individuals who currently have substance use disorders or who are in recovery facing civil legal barriers. The program will provide free civil legal services in areas such as housing, public benefits, expungement, family law, custody, consumer debt, and other civil legal matters. The Case Care Manager will also support non-SUD Project individuals seeking legal assistance from NNJLS. 

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This role will provide leadership, client support, quality control, assistance with grant compliance oversight, and social work program development within a nonprofit legal services setting. The Case Care Manager will integrate social work services into legal advocacy, supervise a Client Navigator, support NNJLS casehandlers and staff, build partnerships with treatment providers and community agencies, and help integrate strong social work practices into NNJLS’ legal advocacy model. 

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Key Responsibilities 

• Supervise and support the Client Navigator assigned to the SUD Project.  

• Provide consultation, complex case support, direct client intervention, care plan development, resource coordination, and referrals as needed. 

• Develop and maintain strong referral networks with SUD providers, recovery programs, hospitals, housing providers, county agencies, and community partners.  

• Work closely with NNJLS casehandlers and other staff to identify social, behavioral health, housing, financial, and family-related barriers impacting client stability.  

• Support program development, workflows, referral protocols, documentation standards, and service coordination processes with a focus on Social Work practice. 

• Monitor quality control for client navigation, referrals, follow-up, documentation, and service outcomes.  

• Assist with grant compliance and reporting, data tracking, and regional expense/program activity documentation.  

• Ensure services are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, recovery-oriented, and aligned with best practices for working with individuals with SUD.  

• Supervise and coordinate Social Work interns, including onboarding, task assignment, coaching, and performance feedback.  

• Travel regularly throughout Bergen, Passaic, and Hudson Counties, and other service locations as needed to support client services, outreach, and partner engagement.  

 

Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred.  

• Current New Jersey social work credential (LSW) required; LCSW preferred. Candidates with significant relevant experience and an active NJ LCADC credential may also be considered. 

• Significant case management, behavioral health, substance use, healthcare, nonprofit, or community-based experience.  

• Prior supervisory, leadership, or program coordination experience required.  

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, individuals in recovery, or vulnerable populations strongly preferred.  

• Ability to supervise staff and Social Work interns.  

• Strong knowledge of New Jersey social service systems, housing resources, public benefits, recovery supports, and community-based services.  

• Experience with grant compliance, quality assurance, documentation review, and reporting preferred.  

• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and problem-solving skills.  

• Ability to work effectively in a legal services environment with NNJLS casehandlers and staff, clients, and external partners.  

• Ability to travel regularly across NNJLS offices and partner locations.  

 

Salary 

NNJLS provides an attractive starting salary range of $75,000-$90,000 commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits and PTO package including but not limited to, comprehensive health/dental/life insurance, 401(a) and 403(b) retirement plans, 15 days-vacation to start, 15 days paid holidays, flexible hybrid remote work schedules, and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit if eligible.  Employment at NNJLS also provides access to federal loan forgiveness programs for those that qualify.  NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans. 

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Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position to: HRNNJLS@LSNJ.ORG 

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CLIENT NAVIGATOR- SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER 

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The Client Navigator at NNJLS supports a regional initiative serving individuals residing in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties with substance use disorders (SUD) who are facing civil legal barriers impacting recovery and stability. 

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The Client Navigator will work with NNJLS staff to ensure supportive service coordination within a legal services environment for clients who are currently using substances or in recovery. The Client Navigator will work closely with the Case Manager, attorneys, community providers, and recovery programs to help clients access critical social services and supports related but not limited to housing, government assistance programs and benefits, treatment, transportation, recovery resources, family stability, and other civil legal needs. 

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The Client Navigator will also support program development, quality control, grant compliance, and community partnerships.  

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Provide direct client engagement, resource coordination, advocacy, and supportive case management services as needed.  

• Coordinate referrals and ongoing relationships with treatment providers, recovery programs, healthcare systems, shelters, county agencies, and community-based organizations.  

• Assist clients in identifying and overcoming non-legal barriers that may impact recovery, treatment engagement, housing stability, or successful legal outcomes.  

• Work collaboratively with the case manager, attorneys, and staff to help identify and address legal barriers to healthcare and treatment adherence by supporting a holistic, client-centered service delivery.  

• Develop and maintain resource guides, referral pathways, outreach relationships, and supportive service protocols.  

• Assist with monitoring quality assurance, documentation standards, client follow-up practices, and program compliance requirements.  

• Assist with grant reporting, regional tracking, data collection, outcome measurement, and compliance activities.  

• Participate in and support training initiatives related to substance use disorders, trauma-informed care, cultural competence, crisis intervention, and recovery-oriented practices.  

• Travel regularly throughout Bergen, Passaic, and Hudson Counties to support outreach, partnerships, and program operations.  

• Assist with other duties as needed to ensure effective delivery of services to clients. 

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Qualifications 

• Associate’s Degree or higher required in Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, Psychology, Public Health, or related field. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.   

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in case management, behavioral health, recovery services, social services, healthcare, nonprofit services, or related fields.  

• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, mental health needs, trauma histories, or vulnerable populations strongly preferred.  

• Experience working in a legal services program or other non-profit serving under-resourced individuals is a plus. 

• Knowledge of New Jersey community resources, public assistance programs, housing resources, and recovery support networks.  

• Strong organizational, communication, relationship-building, and documentation skills.  

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary environment. 

• Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred. 

 

Salary/Benefits 

NNJLS provides an attractive starting salary range of $55,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits and PTO package including but not limited to, comprehensive health/dental/life insurance, 401(a) and 403(b) retirement plans, 15 days-vacation to start, 15 days paid holidays, flexible hybrid remote work schedules, and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit if eligible.  Employment at NNJLS also provides access to federal loan forgiveness programs for those that qualify.  NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans. 

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Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position to: HRNNJLS@LSNJ.ORG 

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ASSISTANT MANAGING ATTORNEY, PUBLIC BENEFITS UNIT

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) seeks an Assistant Managing Attorney to supervise its Public Benefits Unit. The Public Benefits Unit handles unemployment, welfare, SNAP, Medicaid, and SSI matters. The position will be located in our Paterson, NJ office and is full-time with the ability to work a hybrid schedule after 90 days. 

 

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services’ mission is to ensure equal access to justice for low-income residents of Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties, New Jersey. In order to accomplish this mission, NNJLS provides a full array of free legal services in civil matters, including legal representation, advocacy, advice, community legal education, and other legal services.   

 

Location:  Northeast New Jersey Legal Services provides services in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties. Offices are within easy commuting distance from Northern New Jersey and New York City via public transportation.  

 

Position Description:  The Assistant Managing Attorney, along with the Managing Attorney, will supervise the work of all unit casehandlers including paralegals. Supervision includes but is not limited to, 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 Assistant Managing Attorney will also carry a limited caseload and participate in community education and outreach. Some travel between offices is required. 

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Position Qualifications:  The Assistant Managing Attorney must be admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey and have at least three years of Public Benefits Law 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. NNJLS offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive, teamwork environment, with work-life balance. 

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Salary/Benefits:  NNJLS provides an attractive salary starting at $90,000 commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits and PTO package including but not limited to, comprehensive health/dental/life insurance, 401(a) and 403(b) retirement plans, 20 days-vacation to start, flexible hybrid remote work schedules, and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit.  Employment at NNJLS also provides access to federal loan forgiveness programs for those that qualify.  NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans.

 

For more information about NNJLS, please visit our website www.northeastnjlegalservices.org. 

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Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position to: HRNNJLS@LSNJ.ORG ​​​​

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Employment Opportunities for Attorneys

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Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) has several challenging and rewarding positions available for attorneys seeking to provide legal assistance to the most disadvantaged and vulnerable members of society.  NNJLS is hiring attorneys for its Housing, Public Benefits, Consumer, Family, and Immigration sections in its Paterson, Hackensack, and Jersey City, New Jersey offices.  Positions are full-time with the ability to work a hybrid schedule. We are looking to hire experienced attorneys as well as recent law school graduates. 

 

NNJLS is a non-profit public interest law firm with over 120 employees providing free legal services to low-income, senior and disabled residents of Hudson, Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey. NNJLS’s staff of highly experienced and dedicated attorneys provides a wide variety of civil legal assistance and advocacy for those most in need of legal representation such as victims of domestic violence, tenants facing unfair and arbitrary eviction, seniors victimized by unscrupulous creditors, and persons seeking to obtain and retain public benefits. NNJLS is committed to the principle that all members of society should be treated equally and fairly by our civil justice system.  NNJLS seeks dynamic advocates who want to make a real difference in the lives of those most in need of legal assistance.

 

Attorneys must be a graduate of an accredited law school, admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey, or willing to sit for the next bar examination. Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are required.  Prior Legal Services experience or a demonstrated commitment to legal assistance for the disadvantaged is preferred.  NNJLS offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work.  We encourage a supportive, teamwork environment, with work-life balance.

 

NNJLS provides an attractive salary starting at $77,500 commensurate with experience,  and a generous fringe benefits package including but not limited to, comprehensive health/dental/life insurance, 401(a) with 10% employer contribution and 403(b) retirement plans. We encourage a supportive teamwork environment, with work-life balance, including generous paid time-off, flexible hybrid remote work schedules, and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit.  Employment at NNJLS also provides access to federal loan forgiveness programs for those that qualify. NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans. For more information about NNJLS visit www.northeastnjlegalservices.org.

 

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the position to: HRNNJLS@LSNJ.ORG​​​

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Employment Opportunities for Experienced Family Law Attorneys                 

 

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) has positions available for experienced Family law attorneys seeking to provide legal assistance to the most disadvantaged and vulnerable members of society.  NNJLS is hiring attorneys for its Paterson, Hackensack, and Jersey City, New Jersey offices. 

 

At least two years of Family law experience required.  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.  NNJLS offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work.  We encourage a supportive, team work environment, with work-life balance.  Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement plans and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit.  All attorneys receive an attractive salary and fringe benefits package.    NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans.  Bilingual skills are preferred for some positions. 

 

For more information about us visit our website at www.northeastnjlegalservices.org.  Submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for the position to: Human Resources Manager at HRNNJLS@LSNJ.org. ​

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Employment Opportunities for Experienced Housing Law Attorneys                                           

 

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) has positions available for experienced Housing law attorneys seeking to provide legal assistance to the most disadvantaged and vulnerable members of society.  NNJLS is hiring attorneys for its Paterson, Hackensack, and Jersey City, New Jersey offices. 

 

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.  NNJLS offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work.  We encourage a supportive, team work environment, with work-life balance.  Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement plans and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit.  All attorneys receive an attractive salary and fringe benefits package.    NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans.  Bilingual skills are preferred for some positions.  For more information about us visit our website at www.northeastnjlegalservices.org.  Submit a resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for the position to: Human Resources Manager at HRNNJLS@LSNJ.org. ​​