Employment Opportunity: Housing Law Paralegal Position Available In Hudson, New Jersey

Employment Opportunity:

Housing Law Paralegal Northeast NJ Legal Services – 3.0 Jersey City, NJ Job Details Full-time $37,500 – $51,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits 401(a) Travel reimbursement Free parking Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 403(b) Loan forgiveness Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Bilingual Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Adobe Acrobat Entry level

Full Job Description Employment Opportunity:

Housing Law Paralegal Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) seeks to hire a Housing Law Paralegal for its Jersey City, New Jersey office. This is a full-time position with the ability to work a hybrid schedule. The office is within easy commuting distance from NYC and Northern New Jersey via public transportation. The paralegal will work closely with housing managers, staff attorneys, and support staff, and must be detail-oriented, able to work independently to interview clients, gather information, prepare and file documents, and maintain client files. The paralegal will also assist with outreach and CLE events as needed. The successful candidate will be well organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. The position requires proficiency in MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Excel, and Adobe Acrobat, as well as an ability to learn other programs. Experience with new media technologies a plus. Bilingual skills are also a plus. NNJLS is a non-profit public interest law firm with over 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 and paralegals 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, residents seeking US citizenship, seniors victimized by unscrupulous creditors, and individuals facing many other types of civil legal matters. 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 yet who are unable to effectively advocate for themselves. All staff receive an attractive salary and fringe benefits package. Starting salary range for this position is $37,500 to $51,000 commensurate with experience. Fringe benefits include comprehensive health/dental/life insurance, 10% employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement plan, and a voluntary 403(b) retirement plan. Paid time-off includes 2 weeks’ vacation to start, 15 sick days, 4 personal days, and 15 holidays. Employment at NNJLS also provides access to federal loan forgiveness programs for those that qualify. NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer. Submit resume and cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position along with your salary requirements to: Human Resource Manager at . For more information about NNJLS please visit our website at www.northeastnjlegalserives.org

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$37,500.00 – $51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Travel reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Jersey City, NJ 07306