We're hiring a Full-time Community Advocate/Investigator

The Neighborhood Justice Center (NJC) is seeking a talented and passionate Community Advocate/Investigator to join our legal team on a Full-Time basis.

NJC is a non-profit, community-oriented criminal defense law firm which fights systemic racism by ensuring that everyone has access to high quality criminal defense services, regardless of their ability to pay. We were created by and for the BIPOC community in 1973, and today we are needed more than ever. Our office actively defends the rights of the community to help ensure that all our clients, including those who do not speak English, may not have permanent status in the U.S. and/or are traditionally disenfranchised have equal access to justice.

The Community Advocate/Investigator conducts intakes with clients, investigates the facts, and assists attorneys with court communication and case preparation. Community Advocates/Investigators present intakes to the attorneys at NJC for case acceptance, and also represent NJC in community meetings and outreach events.

Qualified candidates must have the ability to work well with diverse clientele, and have experience with criminal and social justice issues. A degree in a related field is preferred (paralegal, social justice, social services, criminal justice, chemistry…). Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply, but a second language is not required for this position. BIPOC and LGBTQ community members are also encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits: Full-time salary range starting at $42,500. NJC offers a competitive compensation package including paid family health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, substantial paid time off and holidays, as well as a significant 401K retirement match contribution.

If interested, please apply via email no later than January 18, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

To Apply: Send in .pdf format a (1) Letter of Interest; (2) Resume; and (3) at least three professional references/ letters of recommendations, addressed to Executive Director Cullin J. Smith at csmith@njcinc.org. In the subject line of the email please put “Community Advocate/Investigator Application.” You will receive a reply email acknowledging receipt of your submission.

Thank you for your interest in defending the community with NJC!