Paralegal – Detention & Removal Defense

Jersey Digs; Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

CLE credits training

Job summary

Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) seeks entry-level and experienced paralegals to support intake and litigation in its Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative, aiding low-income immigrants facing detention and removal. The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree, strong analytical and writing skills, and experience with litigation; immigration law exposure is a plus.

Hybrid work is available after a 90-day period.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year undergraduate degree.
• Analytical, writing and communication skills are essential.
• Experience supporting litigation is preferred.
• Immigration law experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support intake and litigation efforts.
• Assist with case preparation and document drafting.
• Coordinate with clients and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate case records and deadlines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong writing

Communication skills

Litigation support

Immigration law (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) is an Edison-based non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans. LSNJ seeks candidates that are interested in making a difference in our client’s lives. Our staff is diverse, including a wide variety of backgrounds, bringing varied perspectives, work experiences, life styles and cultures. Whether you’ve been in private practice or public interest, join us and help build a more just legal system for New Jersey’s most vulnerable populations.

LSNJ is seeking entry-level and experienced paralegals to support intake and litigation in its Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative, which provides essential legal representation to low-income immigrants facing detention and removal by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The position requires a four-year undergraduate degree, excellent analytical, writing and communication skills. The ideal candidate will also have experience supporting litigation, as well as experience with immigration law. Spanish and other foreign languages proficiency preferred but not required.

LSNJ offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive, collaborative and team work environment. At LSNJ, offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package is one way we recognize our staff’s contribution to the firm and the lives of our clients. Full-time and part-time employees who are regularly scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week are eligible for LSNJ’s competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous 403(b) monthly employer contribution, paid time off, and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit (for licensed staff).

Compensation: 2026 salary scale for this position starts at $56,000, commensurate with skill, knowledge and experience; hybrid work option after completion of 90-day assessment period.