Legal Services Coordinator / Case Manager
About The Position
New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) is an employment-focused non-profit agency assisting court-involved citizens. NJRC is currently seeking a Legal Services Coordinator / Case Manager. The ideal candidate is a professional with a legal background who is interested in helping court-involved citizens restore their lives in a holistic fashion. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, with a full benefits package. The position reports directly to the Site Director and Chief Legal Officer. NJRC operates facilities statewide, and the candidate will be expected, at times, to travel to appointments around the state. The candidate will be trained in the relevant areas of law, including criminal, Municipal Court, and related administrative law. The ability to learn and use NJRC’s customized Salesforce implementation is essential. Salesforce training will be provided.
Requirements
- Ability to learn and use the Salesforce system is an absolute requirement of this position.
- Knowledge of criminal justice issues or willingness to be taught by the Chief Legal Officer and Senior Director of Legal Services.
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- A strengths-based and trauma-informed approach is a must.
- Excellent writing skills.
Nice To Haves
- Pre-law undergraduate degree.
- Experience with the Salesforce system.
- Direct experience with court-involved citizens.
- Spanish speakers and part-time law school students are strongly encouraged to apply.
- A paralegal certificate is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct an orientation week session for new participants.
- Hold office hours.
- Prepare and review assessments with participants.
- Correspond with government agencies.
- Perform data entry, evaluation, and review.
- Provide non-legal social service navigation and case management to assigned participants.
- Connect participants to SNAP benefits, housing, Medicaid, and other social services.
- Conduct regular wellness checks.
- Assist participants with necessary applications and recovery of identification.
- Assist participants with virtual Municipal Court appearances.
- Perform ad hoc reporting as needed.
- Travel to NJRC facilities, courts, NJ administrative offices, and other appointments around the state.
Benefits
- Full benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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