Legal Services of New Jersey
Publications Editor
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) is seeking a Publications Editor with writing, editing, and design experience to assist with monthly newsletters, special event literature, legal rights manuals, brochures, and other publications for print and digital media. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing and communication skills and be attentive to detail. Legal Services of New Jersey’s publications department supports the mission of Legal Services, which is to secure justice for people living in poverty.
Required Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Excellent editing and copywriting skills
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat)
- Experience in publications design with excellent layout, typography, and color sense
- Good understanding of MS Office, especially Word
- Experience creating Acrobat fillable forms
- Previous writing and proofreading experience
- Experience or interest in being trained to lead interviews
- Attention to detail
- Ability to take direction and work well with others and also work independently
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
- Ability and willingness to assist with other duties as needed, such as: managing subscription and distribution spreadsheets in Excel, updating templates in MS Word, soliciting and calendaring newsletter content from staff
- A positive attitude with a passion for social justice and creating exciting work
Bachelor’s degree preferred; demonstrated writing ability and experience with design and layout required.
LSNJ offers a positive workplace among colleagues who enjoy and are passionate about their work. We encourage a supportive teamwork environment with work-life balance. Excellent benefits include low cost, comprehensive health and retirement plans.
Comprehensive benefit package; 2025 salary range for this position begins at $62,000 annually and increases commensurate with skill, relevant knowledge and experience.
For consideration, send a cover letter explaining your interest and resume detailing related experience to: jobs@lsnj.org. EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person