CHLP is always interested in receiving resumes of people interested in attorney or advocate positions. Attorneys provide direct legal representation of low-income clients with disabilities in such civil matters as Social Security, Welfare, landlord-tenant disputes, debt collection, family law, and barrier-free accessibility. Advocates provide representation of clients before administrative tribunals (for example, at Social Security hearings).
Resumes can be sent to chlpinfo@chlp.org.
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Current Openings
Staff Attorney - Elizabeth, NJ
CHLP is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for our Elizabeth, NJ office.
As part of our team, you will represent clients in landlord/tenant disputes, public benefits matters, family law cases, consumer issues, and guardianships. Our Neptune location allows us to serve a diverse and vibrant community, addressing civil legal matters that impact housing stability, access to benefits, and overall well-being.
CHLP is a statewide nonprofit providing legal services and advocacy for low-income individuals with disabilities. This role offers a supportive and collaborative environment where you can grow professionally and positively impact the community.
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and references to Managing Attorney Sarah Webb at swebb@chlp.org.
Staff Attorney - Bloomfield, NJ
CHLP is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney for our Bloomfield, NJ office.
As part of our team, you will represent clients in landlord/tenant disputes, public benefits matters, family law cases, consumer issues, and guardianships. Our Neptune location allows us to serve a diverse and vibrant community, addressing civil legal matters that impact housing stability, access to benefits, and overall well-being.
CHLP is a statewide nonprofit providing legal services and advocacy for low-income individuals with disabilities. This role offers a supportive and collaborative environment where you can grow professionally and positively impact the community.
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and references to Managing Attorney Rehana Rasool at rrasool@chlp.org.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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Internships
The Community Health Law Project is always looking for law students who are interested in a legal internship in one of our offices. Interns in our Regional Offices will assist staff attorneys in providing legal representation to clients on Social Security, public entitlements, housing, family, and other civil matters. In our Administration Office (South Orange), interns research and write on civil rights and other disability-related issues.
Every year we also hire a law or graduate student to work as a public policy intern. Public policy interns research and write on matters of public policy that affect our clients, e.g., welfare regulations, proposed changes in the Medicaid program, psychiatric institution lien law reform.
Candidates can call 973-275-1175 for more information.
