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Published 13 days ago

Bilingual Paralegal - Social Security Income (SSI)

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Edison, NJ
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Education:
    High School Diploma Required
    Salary:
    At least USD $54,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Legal Assistance

    Description

    Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans, has an opening for an experienced Paralegal/Case Manager to work with attorneys and other Social Security Disability project staff. The strongest candidate will have previous experience representing claimants in SSI/SSDI cases, people who may be coping with a variety of physical and psychological impairments, and with representation of low-income people generally.

    Requires a highly organized person with previous paralegal experience including: client intake and screening for relevant information for disability claims, preparation and filing of forms, appeals, and supporting documentation, drafting legal correspondence and case summaries, and providing administrative and legal support throughout the disability claims process. The ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail and excellent interpersonal and computer skills. Bilingual in both English and Spanish are highly preferred.

    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. Excellent benefits include low cost, comprehensive health and retirement plans.

    Comprehensive benefit package; 2026 salary scale for this position starts at $54,000, commensurate with skill, knowledge and experience; hybrid work option after 1 year.

    For consideration, send a cover letter explaining your interest and resume detailing related experience to: jobs@lsnj.org. EOE

    Level of Language Proficiency

    English and Spanish highly preferred.

    Location

    On-site
    100 Metroplex Dr, Edison, NJ 08817, USA

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