What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intake Assistant position at Volunteer Lawyers for Justice?
Status: Hourly
Reports to: Director of Administration and Community Engagement
Location: Newark, NJ (hybrid position, with 1 day per week in the VLJ office in Newark, NJ)
Regular work hours: TBD
Compensation: $20/hour with estimated 8-10 hours a week
Start date: January 5 (can be flexible)
About Volunteer Lawyers for Justice
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) is a statewide civil legal services organization with the mission of ensuring access to justice for people experiencing poverty. VLJ fulfills its mission by mobilizing volunteers to work alongside staff to address critical legal needs across New Jersey.
VLJ has been a pro bono leader in New Jersey for 24 years. VLJ operates 9 distinct legal programs, employs 24 staff members, has an annual budget of $2.7 million, and has a panel of more than 1,600 volunteers. Common legal issues handled include eviction defense, debt relief, criminal record expungement, family law, legal name changes, education law, driver’s license restoration, immigration law, and estate planning. VLJ also provides holistic legal services to veterans, families in Newark’s South Ward, and survivors of human trafficking. More information about VLJ can be found at: www.vljnj.org.
VLJ’s power is in its people, with a mission-driven team that upholds the highest standards of professionalism. We expect staff to be thought leaders in their field and innovative program managers with an eye towards effectiveness and efficiency. We are a client-focused organization that prioritizes seamless services to the people we serve. We are committed to fostering open, honest, and inclusive dialogue and attribute transparent communication as a key to our organizational success.
Job Summary
The Intake Assistant is an hourly position includes entering client and volunteer information into VLJ’s case management system, as well as, conducting and reviewing applicant intakes. Additional responsibilities may include answering phones, checking voicemail, scheduling, and performing general administrative tasks.
VLJ seeks a motivated candidate with a commitment to public interest work and sensitivity to the needs and issues often affecting families experiencing poverty. Qualifications include:
Minimum Requirements
- 1-2 years of administrative experience in an office environment
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Highly productive and takes initiative
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Adherence to a high level of professionalism
- Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the organization, including new technologies or software
- Proficiency in applicable computer applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, send a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and a resume to vljpersonnel@gmail.com. Please include "Intake Assistant” in the subject line of your email. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with interviews expected to start in January.
At Volunteer Lawyers for Justice, we believe a diverse and inclusive team fosters innovation, creativity, and collaboration, driving our work, and ultimately justice, forward. We hire based on talent, without bias toward age, familial status, gender identity/expression, involvement with the criminal justice system, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. Come be a part of a team that champions justice while championing each other.
Posted: December 2025
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