Matrimonial Paralegal / Assistant

Variety Staffing; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Variety Staffing is seeking an experienced administrative professional in Freehold, NJ. The role involves preparing legal documents, maintaining calendars, and liaising with clients. Candidates should have 5 years of experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with MS Office and legal software like West Law. A paralegal certificate is preferred. This position offers opportunities for growth and engagement with varied administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in office administration or related fields.
• Experience with filing court documents, including e-filing.
• Must be extremely organized and able to maintain a high case volume.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft motions, pleadings, judgments, and other documents.
• Serve as a liaison between client and attorney.
• Maintain detailed calendars and schedule appointments.

Skills

Client service and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Office

West Law

Pro Law

Job description

Administrative Responsibilities

• Preparing and drafting motions, pleadings, judgments, statements, documents, and other correspondence (debt and asset lists, child support worksheets, responsive pleadings, etc.)
• Serving as a liaison between the client and attorney and conducting client interviews as needed.
• Preparing trial notebooks and providing assistance in trial settings (as needed in person)
• Preparing and reviewing discovery packages, including disclosure statements, answers to interrogatories, and production requests.
• Maintaining detailed calendars in Outlook, scheduling and coordinating external meetings as necessary.
• Service of pleadings and discovery documents and demands, assisting in the preparation of various litigation documents.
• Plan and schedule appointments and events.
• Answer inbound telephone calls.
• Implementing and maintaining organized filing systems within the company’s files.
• Perform all other office tasks as necessary.
• Experience with filing court documents, including e‑filing in Family Court; both state and federal courts.
• Experience tracking court dates and deadlines.
• Experience reviewing bank statements and financial records.
• Must be extremely organized and able to maintain a high case volume.
• Request conflict checks, open new client matters, and submit electronic approvals, as needed.
• Must be familiar with MS Office skills, including Excel, West Law, and Pro Law.
• Excellent communication skills and a polished presentation are also needed.
• Other ad‑hoc projects as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• 5 years of experience
• Previous experience in office administration and other related fields.
• A paralegal certificate is preferred.
• Excellent client service and problem‑solving skills