Attorney (Social Security Disability)
Legal Services of New Jersey, a statewide non-profit organization that provides free legal representation in civil matters to people with low incomes has an immediate opening for an attorney to represent low-income clients in SSI/SSDIB matters. You will appear before the Social Security Office of Hearings and Appeals, the Appeals Council and federal court.
LSNJ 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.
While previous related experience will be highly valued, we will also consider hiring and training candidates with an excellent academic record and demonstrated commitment to assisting and advocating for low income people. Spanish fluency a plus
To be considered please send a cover letter describing the reasons for your interest in the position, related legal background, the states and years of all bar admissions and the salary you seek. Please also include two recent legal writing samples. Send all required components to jobs@lsnj.org EOE.