Legal Services Coordinator / Case Manager

Legal Services Coordinator (Floater)

New Jersey Reentry Corporation (NJRC) is an employment-focused non-profit agency assisting court-involved citizens.  NJRC is currently seeking a Legal Services Coordinator (Floater). 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 Chief Legal Officer. NJRC operates facilities statewide, and the candidate will be expected to travel to each of NJRC’s 8 reentry sites as directed by the Chief Legal Officer. 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.

Responsibilities: 

• Floater:  The Floater will not be assigned to any particular reentry site and will travel to each of the 8 NJRC reentry sites as directed by the Chief Legal Officer.  The Floater will substitute for Legal Services Coordinators who are out for periods of sick or paid time off.  When substituting, the Floater will be responsible for the absent employee’s regular Legal Services Coordinator duties.        When substitution at a reentry site is not required, the Floater will travel to different reentry sites to assist the resident Legal Services Coordinator with caseload backlog (e.g., letter writing, birth certificate applications, or assessment preparation) or general day to day duties.
• Legal Services Coordinator:  The employee may be required to conduct an orientation week session for new participants, hold office hours, prepare and review assessments with participants, correspond with government agencies, and perform data entry, evaluation, and review.
• Assist participants with necessary applications and recovery of identification.
• Ability to assist participants with virtual Municipal Court appearances.
• Ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Travel to NJRC facilities, courts, NJ administrative offices, and other appointments around the state.

Required: 

• 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.

Preferred: 

• 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.

Salary:

Starting salary is $50,000. Negotiable

Business formal attire for an interview at NJRC is strongly recommended