Matrimonial Family Law Paralegal

North Jersey Law Firm; Passaic (NJ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm is seeking an experienced Divorce/Family Law Paralegal to support their team in managing a busy caseload of cases related to Divorce and Family Law. This full-time remote position requires a candidate with excellent organizational and communication skills, along with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. The role offers a dynamic work environment with the opportunity to contribute to various aspects of legal practice, ensuring that all deadlines and procedures are met efficiently.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer.
• Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program preferred.
• Currently working at a Family Law firm with a minimum of 3 years experience in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Gather information from clients in interviews.
• Assist with legal documentation and prepare for trials.
• Manage attorney calendars and court appearances.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing and grammar

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree (desired)

Job description

Remote We are only accepting applicants who have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Family Law with New Jersey courts. All other applicants will not be considered. We are looking for an experienced Divorce/Family Law Paralegal to join a Law Practice. The law firm is growing and is looking for a professional candidate with character and work ethic who has experience handling a busy caseload of Divorce, Matrimonial, and Family Law Clients. If you have excellent writing skills, can easily use today’s technology, and communicate effectively across all levels, we would love to contact you. This is a full-time remote position with benefits. Responsibilities: • Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews • Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents • Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings • Arrange law office activity such as drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers • Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits • Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff in a courteous and professional manner • Managing busy and dynamic attorney calendars, including confirming and coordinating court appearances, meetings, etc • Making copies, scanning, and filing • Assisting with court filings and assembling motions • Compiling discovery for attorney review • Running Child Support Guidelines • Assisting in the preparation of Case Information Statements • Reminding attorneys of deadlines for filings, appearances, meetings, etc • Prioritizing work and adjusting priorities in accordance with deadlines • Maintaining reliable attendance records and punctuality • Willingness to work as part of a team and assist with administrative tasks Qualifications: • Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired • Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills • 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting • Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar • Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred • Currently working at a Family Law firm practice with a minimum of 3 years of experience with New Jersey courts Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000

• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff in a courteous and professional manner• Managing busy and dynamic attorney calendars, including confirming and coordinating court appearances, meetings, etc• Making copies, scanning, and filing• Assisting with court filings and assembling motions• Compiling discovery for attorney review• Running Child Support Guidelines• Assisting in the preparation of Case Information Statements• Reminding attorneys of deadlines for filings, appearances, meetings, etc• Prioritizing work and adjusting priorities in accordance with deadlines• Maintaining reliable attendance records and punctuality• Willingness to work as part of a team and assist with administrative tasks