Legal Assistant
Company: New Jersey Division on Civil Rights
Location: Newark
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Do you have experience providing legal or legislative
research?
Would you like to make a difference preventing and eliminating
discrimination in NJ?
Then the NJ Division on Civil Rights is looking for you!
Title: Legal Specialist
Location: TBD - Newark, Trenton, Cherry Hill or Atlantic City
Salary: $70,000.00 to $110,000.00
No. of Vacancies: One (1)
For more information, please visit:
https://www.njoag.gov/careers/all-job-postings/
We strongly encourage applicants to submit their cover letter, with
desired location preference, and resume for #22-339 at:
LPS.HumanResources@njoag.gov
ABOUT THE DIVISION: The Division on Civil Rights (DCR) is charged
with enforcing the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and
the New Jersey Family Leave Act (FLA) and preventing and
eliminating discrimination and bias-based harassment in New
Jersey.
DUTIES: The Legal Specialist will work under the direction of the
Deputy Director of DCR to:
Reviews evidence obtained during the investigation to determine
whether there is or is not probable cause to find that a violation
of the LAD or FLA occurred and draft a well-written legal analysis;
based on an in-depth, comprehensive review of the submissions of
the parties.
Drafts a well-written legal analysis addressing the merits of
motions; based on an in-depth and comprehensive review of the
hearing record and the recommended decision of the Administrative
Law Judge.
Drafts a well-written final order to be issued by the Director;
conduct related legal research to ensure that all of DCR's
determinations and findings are legally sound and based on
consideration of relevant evidence.
Works with enforcement staff to determine what legally relevant
evidence is needed throughout the investigation; evaluate the
merits of complaints and defenses based the submissions of the
parties, including the complaint, answer and position statement;
and perform other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited law school with Juris Doctor (J.D.)
or a Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.) degree; or,
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelors degree and three (3) years of experience involving legal
or legislative research, drafting of rules, regulations,
amendments, and/or the interpretation of statutes.
Appointees will be required to possess a drivers license valid in
New Jersey.
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Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate
commitment to, knowledge of, and experience in state or federal
civil rights' laws; a strong commitment to a New Jersey free of
discrimination and bias-based harassment; excellent legal research
and writing skills; ability to analyze complex legal problems and
recommend and implement effective solutions. Preference will also
be given to applicants who possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Additional important notes:
Location preference required for consideration.
Statewide travel required for work responsibilities
Appointees will be required to be compliant with all Executive
Orders (EO), mandates, policies, and directives related to
Covid-19, including testing and vaccinations, and including but not
limited to EO 252 (Murphy), EO 283 (Murphy) and/or EO 290
(Murphy).
All offers of employment are conditional subject to the applicant
agreeing to and then passing a background check that may include
fingerprinting.
RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon
information presented in resume only. Applicants who possess
foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required
to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to
the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your
ineligibility.
Benefits offered upon full-time employment:
20 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days
3 Administrative Leave Days
13 State Holidays
Vision Care Reimbursement
Health and Dental Benefits
Prescription Drug Plan
Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
Paid Leave for Annual Military Training
HOW TO APPLY: If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating
interest in job vacancy announcement #22-339 with desired location
preference and a current resume on or before the closing date of
August 12, 2022 to: LPS.HumanResources@njoag.gov
https://www.njoag.gov/careers/all-job-postings/
REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelors degree.
Appointees will be required to possess a drivers license valid in
New Jersey.
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a deep
knowledge of anti-bias pedagogy, effective anti-bias facilitation
skills, legal knowledge of the Law Against Discrimination and a
commitment to a New Jersey free of discrimination. The applicant
should have strong writing skills and experience with public
speaking. Other preferred skills and qualities include
organization, teamwork and collaboration, strong oral and written
communication, positive attitude, strong work ethic,
self-management, ability to problem-solve, and a willingness to
learn and adapt.
Additional important notes:
Location preference required for consideration
Statewide travel required for work responsibilities - applicants
must possess a valid driver's license
Appointees will be required to be compliant with all Executive
Orders (EO), mandates, policies, and directives related to
Covid-19, including testing and vaccinations, and including but not
limited to EO 252 (Murphy), EO 283 (Murphy) and/or EO 290
(Murphy).
All offers of employment are conditional subject to the applicant
agreeing to and then passing a background check that may include
fingerprinting.
RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon
information presented in resume only. Applicants who possess
foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required
to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to
the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your
ineligibility.
Benefits offered upon full-time employment:
20 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days
3 Administrative Leave Days
Vision Care Reimbursement
Health and Dental Benefits
Prescription Drug Plan
Retirement Plans
Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
Paid Leave for Annual Military Training
HOW TO APPLY: If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating
interest in job vacancy announcement #22-328 with desired location
preference and a current resume on or before the closing date of
July 15, 2022 to: LPS.HumanResources@njoag.gov
https://www.njoag.gov/careers/all-job-postings/
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