Staff Attorney – Immigrant Children

Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison, NJ-based non-profit that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans, has an immediate opening for a staff attorney to provide representation to unaccompanied minors and other immigrant youth.  The strongest candidates will have related experience in immigration law, family law, and prior work with children. Fluency in Spanish is an extremely important additional capacity. This position will require some travel to the immigration courts in Elizabeth and Newark, New Jersey, and county superior courts throughout the state. 

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.

To be considered, send a cover letter describing the reasons for your interest in the position and related legal background, along with a resume including the states and years of all bar admissions. Please also include two recent legal writing samples. Send all required components to jobs@lsnj.org. EOE.