Nonprofit
Published 7 days ago

Paralegal- Foreclosure Defense

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Edison, NJ


  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Education:4-Year Degree Required

    Description

    Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based non-profit that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans, has an opening for a paralegal who has a commitment to serving people living in poverty.

    This opportunity will support intake and litigation LSNJ’s Foreclosure Defense Project, which provides essential legal representation to low-income homeowners seeking to keep their homes. The position requires excellent analytical, writing and communication skills, and a minimum of a four-year undergraduate degree. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply even if they do not have all of the experience listed.  Experienced candidates will have previous experience supporting litigation, including all forms of discovery, drafting pleadings, motions and class actions. Experience with foreclosure procedures and consumer law a plus. Also valued are Spanish-speaking ability and prior relevant experience assisting low-income people.

    Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based non-profit that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans, has an opening for a paralegal who has a commitment to serving people living in poverty.

    This opportunity will support intake and litigation LSNJ’s Foreclosure Defense Project, which provides essential legal representation to low-income homeowners seeking to keep their homes. The position requires excellent analytical, writing and communication skills, and a minimum of a four-year undergraduate degree. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply even if they do not have all of the experience listed.  Experienced candidates will have previous experience supporting litigation, including all forms of discovery, drafting pleadings, motions and class actions. Experience with foreclosure procedures and consumer law a plus. Also valued are Spanish-speaking ability and prior relevant experience…

    Benefits

    LSNJ offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive, teamwork environment, with work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement plans and in-house trainings.

    LSNJ offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive, teamwork environment, with work-life balance. Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement plans and in-house trainings.

    Level of Language Proficiency

    Spanish proficiency a plus

    Spanish proficiency a plus

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Edison, NJ
    100 Metroplex Drive, Edison, NJ 08817, United States
    Suite 101

    How to Apply

    To be considered please email a resume and cover letter detailing your experience with the required skills, and a recent writing sample (of a legal nature, if available) EOE. Send all information to jobs@lsnj.org

    To be considered please email a resume and cover letter detailing your experience with the required skills, and a recent writing sample (of a legal nature, if available) EOE. Send all…

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