Attorney

Location: Paramus NJ
Full-time, On-site
Salary: $100,000 - $125,000

What We Offer:

• High-plan insurance at a generous cost
• 403B, no matching needed
• Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage
• Per diem opportunities
• Excellent supervision and training
• Continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for loan forgiveness
• 10% daycare discount

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary:
You will serve as a member of an inter-disciplinary, integrated treatment team. You will supervise, train, coordinate, and monitor activities of administrative staff. Additionally, you will provide services to individuals with substance use disorder (SUD).

What You Will Do:

• Work collaboratively with the peer Navigator to assist eligible individuals with legal and/or social issues impeding their wellness, recovery, and/or success in treatment, including but not limited to housing issues, public benefits, preparation of legal documents, debt, etc.
• Serve and satisfy all legal functions outlined in the MLP model of care.
• Provide legal services, legal advice, counseling, and representation in administrative and court proceedings to eligible individuals, as well as draft necessary legal documents.
• May serve as an advocate or counsel in civil and municipal criminal matters as needed.
• Liaison with public defenders of the individual's private counsel to assist in the individual's case.
• Maintain written and verbal communication for effective follow-up of referrals and other information exchange as needed on written consent of the client.
• Maintain appropriate records of client services as required by law and attorney canons of ethics pursuant to the New Jersey Supreme Court Rules.
• Maintain client confidentiality except pursuant to written and detailed consent of the client
• Comply with all ethical standards and adhere to the New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct and New Jersey Court Rules.
• Provide periodic legal training for CarePlus NJ staff, as requested.

What We Need to See:

• Must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Must be admitted to practice as an Attorney at Law in the State of New Jersey
• Active member and in good standing with the New Jersey State Bar Association.
• Must have a minimum of 2 (two) years of legal practice experience in a field of law appropriate to the position
A valid driver's license and must be insurable under the Agency's automobile insurance policy.

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Who Are We?
CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.