Supervising Attorney (Reentry Project)
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ), is a dynamic non-profit law firm interested in making a difference in their client’s lives. Our staff is diverse, including a wide variety of backgrounds, bringing varied perspectives, work experiences, life styles and cultures. Our strength comes from the dedication, experience, talents, and perspectives of every employee. Whether you’ve been in private practice or public interest join us and help build a more just legal system for New Jersey’s most vulnerable populations.
We have an immediate opening for a supervising attorney for its Reentry Project (REP), which provides representation, advocacy and outreach to individuals impacted by juvenile and criminal justice systems to help them remove legal barriers and fight discrimination.
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.
The Supervising Attorney will be responsible for the overall management of the project including the oversight of project mission, grant development and management, supervision of a staff attorney and paralegal as well as maintaining a caseload. Strong candidates will have several years of experience in reentry or related substantive areas and in supervision of other attorneys.
To be considered, send a cover letter describing the reasons for your interest in the position along with a resume detailing your previous related experience and the states and years of all bar admissions. Please also include a recent legal writing sample. Send all required components to jobs@lsnj.org. EOE.