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Legal Intake Volunteer New York City Office

Salary Range: This is an unpaid position

Company Name: New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation

Location: New York, NY USA 10004

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation’s leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties. Founded in 1951, as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is …

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Ethics Questions for Solo and Small Firm Practitioners

6pm

Join NJWLA’s Solo and Small Firm Committee for an engaging panel of thought leaders in the field of Ethics as it applies to solo and small firms.  We will discuss common mistakes and missteps in areas such as RPCs, recordkeeping, attorney registration issues, retainer agreements, working as a “per diem” or “of counsel”.

Meet our Panelists:

Isabel McGinty, Esq. Statewide Ethics Coordinator, Office of Attorney Ethics

Diana Manning, Esq. 

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Staff Attorney – Agricultural Workers’ Rights Project (Vineland)

SUPERVISOR: Director of Litigation and Advocacy

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Litigation & Advocacy, the Staff Attorney provides legal services to agricultural workers throughout the State of New Jersey, primarily focusing on the nine (9) county program area of South Jersey Legal Services, Inc.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide advice and extended representation to eligible agricultural worker clients in a variety of simple and complex matters,…
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Staff Attorney- Camden County Office (Camden)

JOB SUMMARY:Under the direction of the unit Managing Attorney, the Staff Attorney provides highest quality of legal service to SJLS clients in a variety of poverty law matters. The Staff Attorney also acts as a liaison between SJLS a the local community groups and engages in community outreach, community legal education.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Handle intake interviews;Provide direct representation to clients in a variety of legal matters, including but…
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Staff Attorney- Monmouth County Office (Freehold)

JOB SUMMARY:Under the direction of the unit Managing Attorney, the Staff Attorney provides highest quality of legal service to SJLS clients in a variety of poverty law matters. The Staff Attorney also acts as a liaison between SJLS and the local community groups and engages in community outreach, community legal education.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Handle intake interviews;Provide direct representation to clients in a variety of legal matters, including but…
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Watch for NJWLA’s 2020 Grants Application in October!

NJWLA will be accepting Grant Applications from nonprofit, federally tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations for programs specific to the mission and purpose of NJWLA, i.e., programs that research, develop, and/or implement solutions strategies and initiatives to: 1) support and promote women lawyers to the highest levels of law firm, government, academic, community and corporate positions and the judiciary; 2) engage in statewide and/or nationwide efforts designed to retain women in the legal profession, including …

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Congratulations to NJWLA Executive Board Members, Kathleen Barnett Einhorn and Brett Harris and NJWLA Past President and WILL Award Recipient, Randi W. Kochman on their selection to the list of 2019 Top 25 Leading Women Intrapeneurs by Leading Women Entrepreneurs! The Top 25 women leaders are known for their strong business acument and ability to both influence and inspire within their respective industries.

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NJWLA’S Annual Holiday Party

for its members

6pm – 8pm

Hosted by Genova Burns, Newark, NJ

Please join your fellow NJWLA Members for our annual holiday gathering.  Join us to catch up, enjoy light fare and each other’s company as we wind down 2019.

REGISTER HERE for this complimentary Members Only event. 

Please consider supporting our charitable partner with a purchase from SAVE of Essex County’s Wish List.

Charitable Partner

Stay Tuned

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WOMEN and INFLUENCE: Creating a Powerful Impression for Career and Business Development

6 – 8:30pm

Join NJWLA’s Programming & Women’s Leadership Committees

Jan Nolte, founder of The Influential Voice, is a certified Executive Coach, who combines acting and business skills to develop confident, articulate and authentic leaders.  Jan gets professional women, executive teams, and organizations to unleash their power and communicate on a whole new level to maximize their influence.   

Her interactive style delivers tips you can implement right away.  Praised …

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NJWLA’s Fall Kickoff Cocktail Party

6pm – 8pm

Sponsored by Status LLC

Join NJWLA for our 2019 Fall Kickoff Cocktail Party!

Oh’Brian’s, Clark, NJ

Come join NJWLA as we kick off another yearof great programming and networking events!  

We are excited to welcome our current members and potential new members to enjoy food, drinks, conversation and camaraderie! 

REGISTER HERE!

NJWLA Members $50HBA, ABWL, NJMLA, SABA, GSBA, APALA Members $50Non Members $60

Generously Sponsored

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ABOUT NJWLA

Our Mission

  • Engage in statewide efforts to support and promote our members.
  • Endorse qualified female attorneys for appointments to the state and federal judiciary.
  • Foster leadership among our membership
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