Description:
The Community Health Law Project (CHLP) seeks a full-time Attorney for its Neptune, NJ regional office. The attorney will provide representation in landlord/tenant matters, public benefits matters, family law matters, consumer issues, as well as other civil legal matters.CHLP is a New Jersey statewide non-profit organization that provides legal services and advocacy to low-income individuals living with disabilities. CHLP provides assistance in a number of areas including, but not limited to, landlord-tenant matters, Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid/Medicare, Welfare/SNAP benefits, family law, consumer law, guardianships, and home care issues involving private duty nursing and personal care assistance.
CHLP offers a supportive environment where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking and expand your capabilities.
Qualifications:
- D degree from an ABA accredited law school
- Licensed to practice in New Jersey
- Excellent legal analysis, written and oral advocacy skills
- Demonstrated interest in legal issues affecting people with disabilities
- Experience preferred