Attorney – Social Security Disability

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Job location
100 Metroplex Dr #101,
Edison,, NJ 08817
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Legal Services of New Jersey
Job type: 
Legal - Civil
Position Description: 

Legal Services of New Jersey has an immediate opening for an attorney to represent low-income clients in SSI/SSDIB matters throughout New Jersey, before the Social Security Office of Hearings and Appeals, the Appeals Council, and federal court. We will consider individuals with various levels of relevant legal experience: those with SSI/SSDIB experience as well as recent graduates with a significant interest in social security/disability law and a commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income marginalized people including individuals who may be coping with a variety of physical and psychological impairments. Bi-lingual/Spanish is a plus.

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 that offer CLE credit.

Requirements: 

We will consider individuals with various levels of relevant legal experience: those with SSI/SSDIB experience as well as recent graduates with a significant interest in social security/disability law and a commitment to advocacy on behalf of low-income marginalized people including individuals who may be coping with a variety of physical and psychological impairments. Bi-lingual/Spanish is a plus.

To apply: 

To be considered please send a cover letter describing the reasons for your interest in the position and related legal background along with a resume detailing your previous related experience and the states and years of all bar admissions. Please also include two recent legal writing samples. Send all required components to [email protected] EOE.

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Submission deadline: 
Friday, March 15, 2024