Legal Staff Paralegal in Edison, NJ - Edison, NJ

Description

For more information about LSNJ, visit our website at .

Salary Information:

- Salary will be commensurate with experience and education level

- Comprehensive health and retirement plans

- In-house trainings

- Positive workplace with supportive team environment

- Work-life balance

Job Title: Paralegal-Bilingual Intake

Experience: No previous legal experience required

Education: Bachelor's degree or combination of Associate degree and 2 years relevant experience

Language Requirement: Spoken Spanish fluency

Organization: ****

Department: Intake

Location: Edison, New Jersey

Job Summary:

- **** (LSNJ) is seeking a bilingual intake paralegal to support their statewide legal hotline.

- The position requires sensitivity, attention to detail, and client confidentiality.

- The paralegal will provide legal information, advice, and referral to callers facing housing, family, and other civil legal problems.

- No previous legal experience is necessary, as LSNJ will provide necessary training.

- Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or a combination of an Associate degree and 2 years relevant experience.

- Spoken Spanish fluency and a commitment to serving people who live in poverty are also required.

- LSNJ offers a positive workplace with a supportive, team-oriented environment and work-life balance.

- Comprehensive health and retirement plans, as well as in-house trainings, are also provided.

Responsibilities:

- Answer calls on the statewide legal hotline and provide legal information, advice, and referral to callers.

- Maintain sensitivity, attention to detail, and client confidentiality.

- Utilize spoken Spanish fluency to serve Spanish-speaking callers.

- Assist with intake and screening of potential clients.

- Provide support to attorneys and other staff as needed.

- Attend trainings and stay updated on relevant legal issues.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or combination of Associate degree and 2 years relevant experience.

- Spoken Spanish fluency.

- Commitment to serving people who live in poverty.

- Strong communication and organizational skills.

- Ability to maintain sensitivity and confidentiality.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer programs.

How to Apply:

- Send a cover letter and resume to .

- In the cover letter, explain your interest and relevant experience.

- For more information about LSNJ, visit .

LSNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.