Research Associate-Child Advocacy Legal Clinic

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Research Associate-Child Advocacy Legal Clinic
Department	Sch of Law-Nwk, Dean's Office
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Posting Summary	The Rutgers Child Advocacy Clinic (CAC) at Rutgers Law School in Newark, New Jersey and the Rutgers Immigrant Justice Clinic at Rutgers Law School in Camden, New Jersey are seeking to hire a Full-Time Staff Attorney to begin immediately. The Staff Attorney will be based in Newark, NJ and will provide immigration representation to children in northern New Jersey who are involved with the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency. This position is grant funded and contingent upon continued funding.
Position Status
Posting Number	24FA0427
Posting Open Date	04/16/2024
Posting Close Date	06/30/2024

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	JD, licensed to practice law in New Jersey or some other State, bilingual (English/Spanish) The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in family and/or immigration law and excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Equipment Utilized	basic computer and word processing skills
Physical Demands and Work Environment	desk job with some travel to court and meetings
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Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/225930
Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
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