Bilingual Paralegal/Case Coordinator - Social Security Income (SSI)

Management Information Exchange; Edison, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Hybrid work after 1 year

Job summary

Legal Services of New Jersey in Edison, NJ seeks an experienced Paralegal/Case Coordinator to support attorneys and SSI/SSDI project staff in disability claims. The candidate will handle client intake, screening, form preparation, filing, appeals, drafting legal correspondence and case summaries, and provide administrative support.

Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred. The organization offers a supportive team environment, competitive benefits, and a 2026 salary starting at

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience in disability claims, SSI/SSDI preferred.
• Client intake and information screening for disability claims.
• Preparation and filing of forms, appeals, and supporting documentation.
• Drafting legal correspondence and case summaries.
• Administrative and legal support throughout the disability claims process.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform client intake and gather information for disability claims.
• Prepare, file, and support appeals and related forms.
• Draft legal correspondence and case summaries for attorneys.
• Provide ongoing administrative support throughout the disability process.

Skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Bilingual Paralegal/Case Coordinator - Social Security Income (SSI)

Legal Services of New Jersey, an Edison-based non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans, has an opening for an experienced Paralegal/Case Coordinator to work with attorneys and other Social Security Disability project staff. The strongest candidate will have previous experience representing claimants in SSI/SSDI cases, people who may be coping with a variety of physical and psychological impairments, and with representation of low-income people generally.

Requires a highly organized person with previous paralegal experience including: client intake and screening for relevant information for disability claims, preparation and filing of forms, appeals, and supporting documentation, drafting legal correspondence and case summaries, and providing administrative and legal support throughout the disability claims process. The ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail and excellent interpersonal and computer skills. Bilingual in both English and Spanish are highly preferred.

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. Excellent benefits include low cost, comprehensive health and retirement plans.

Comprehensive benefit package; 2026 salary scale for this position starts at $54,000, commensurate with skill, knowledge and experience; hybrid work option after 1 year. EOE.