Family Law Paralegal

Scion Staffing, Inc.; Short Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Scion Staffing, Inc. is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to support attorneys handling divorce, custody, child support, domestic violence, post-judgment, and child welfare matters.

This role is primarily remote for New Jersey residents, with limited onsite attendance in Parsippany. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of family law litigation experience, strong organization, and the ability to manage multiple matters while meeting billable-hour targets.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands-on family law litigation experience, including divorce, custody, support.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; paralegal certificate preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with a legal team.
• Strong organizational and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive paralegal support to attorneys handling diverse family law matters.
• Draft, prepare, and organize CIS, motions, pleadings, and other litigation documents with attorneys.
• Manage discovery, including requests/responses, financial documentation, and case records.
• Coordinate client communications, attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and scheduling.
• Conduct legal research and assist with deposition and trial preparation.
• Maintain accurate case management and timekeeping records meeting billable-hour targets.

Skills

Family law litigation

Case management

Legal document drafting

Client communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Paralegal certificate preferred

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Family Law Paralegal on behalf of a well-established New Jersey family law litigation firm dedicated to advocating for individuals and families. This is a full-time, direct-hire, primarily remote opportunity for candidates residing in New Jersey, with limited onsite requirements in the Parsippany area.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our client is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to support attorneys handling divorce, child custody, support, domestic violence, post-judgment, and child welfare matters. This individual will play an essential role in managing case files, preparing litigation documents, coordinating discovery, and maintaining strong client communication throughout the legal process. The ideal candidate brings substantial New Jersey family law litigation experience, thrives in a collaborative environment, and can independently manage competing priorities while meeting established billable-hour expectations.

PERKS

Competitive compensation ranging from $60,000-$78,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

Primarily remote opportunity for New Jersey residents, with limited onsite attendance approximately 2-4 times annually

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with additional voluntary benefit options 401(k) with employer matching, flexible spending account (FSA), paid time off, and paid sick leave

Join a collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven family law practice focused on protecting families and advocating for children's well-being

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive paralegal support to attorneys handling divorce, custody, child support, domestic violence, post-judgment, non-dissolution, and child abuse and neglect matters
• Draft, prepare, and organize Case Information Statements (CIS), motions, pleadings, correspondence, and other family law litigation documents in coordination with attorneys
• Manage discovery processes, including preparing requests and responses, gathering financial documentation, organizing evidence, and maintaining accurate case records
• Coordinate client communications, attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and case-related scheduling to ensure timely progression of matters
• Conduct legal research, retrieve relevant records, and assist with deposition and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and supporting documentation
• Maintain accurate case management and timekeeping records while meeting established annual billable-hour expectations and collaborating effectively with attorneys and support staff

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5+ years of hands-on family law litigation experience, including divorce, custody, support, and related matrimonial matters; at least five years of overall paralegal experience required
• Strong knowledge of New Jersey family law procedures, including Case Information Statements, discovery, motions, litigation deadlines, and court processes
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple family law matters, prepare accurate legal documents, and meet annual billable-hour requirements
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience; paralegal certificate preferred
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and client service skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote environment while contributing to a collaborative legal team

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position offers an annual salary ranging from $60,000-$78,000, depending on experience and qualifications. The role is primarily remote for New Jersey-based candidates, with required onsite attendance for the first day of onboarding and approximately 2-4 additional office visits annually in the Parsippany area.

Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair‑chance, arrest‑ or conviction‑based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non‑biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.