Paralegal

Martine, Katz Scanlon & Schimmel; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous accrual PTO + 10 Firm-oberved

Summer Fridays

Health insurance stipend

Discretionary bonuses (semi-annual)

Quarterly meetings and team activities

Job summary

Martine, Katz Scanlon & Schimmel, P.A. seeks an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our team in Cherry Hill, NJ. The role supports attorneys and clients in complex family law matters, emphasizing accuracy, organization, and proactive collaboration.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing calendars and deadlines, and coordinating with clients and courts. Requires 3+ years in family law. We offer a supportive, flexible work environment and generous PTO and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of family law paralegal experience.
• Strong understanding of family court procedures and litigation process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal case management software.
• Experience with electronic court filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft family law pleadings, motions, certifications, CIS, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and other documents.
• Prepare and analyze Case Information Statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and case timelines.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and third parties.
• Organize and maintain electronic case files and case management systems.
• Prepare materials for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Assist with financial discovery and document review.
• Electronically file court documents and monitor case status.
• Schedule client meetings, court appearances, and expert consultations.
• Maintain accurate billing and timekeeping records.
• Support attorneys throughout all phases of family law matters.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Multitasking

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

LEAP Legal Software

Job description

Salary: $60,000–65,000 annually, based on experience

Location: Cherry Hill, NJ

*THIS IS A RETAINED SEARCH - PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME/THE FIRM IF YOU ARE A RECRUITER*

We are a women-owned and led family law firm that prides itself on delivering exceptional, personalized legal services to our clients while fostering a positive work environment for our employees. We have built a cohesive team that exhibits professionalism and courtesy at all times. As mothers ourselves, we are understanding of the demands of a family and honor flexibility as needed.

We are seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and enjoys being an integral part of a collaborative legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is proactive, organized, and passionate about supporting both attorneys and clients through complex family law matters. To learn more, please visit our website: https://familylawmks.com.

• Generous accrual PTO + 10 Firm-observed holidays
• Summer Fridays
• Stipend towards health insurance
• Discretionary semi-annual bonuses
• Quarterly meetings and team activities

Responsibilities:

• Draft family law pleadings, motions, certifications, Case Information Statements (CIS), discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Prepare and analyze Case Information Statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of client financial information
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, and case timelines to ensure matters progress efficiently
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and third parties
• Organize and maintain electronic case files and legal case management systems
• Prepare materials for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Assist with financial discovery, document review, and overall case preparation
• Electronically file court documents and monitor case status
• Schedule client meetings, court appearances, and expert consultations
• Maintain accurate billing and timekeeping records
• Support attorneys throughout all phases of family law matters, including divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, alimony, domestic violence, and post-judgment proceedings

Requirements:

• 3+ years of family law paralegal experience
• Strong understanding of family court procedures and the litigation process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities
• The ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal case management software
• Experience with electronic court filing systems
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff

Bonus Experience:

• Experience using LEAP Legal Software
• Experience managing complex family law litigation matters
• Strong financial discovery and document review experience

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Martine, Katz Scanlon & Schimmel, P.A. is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s Cherry Hill, NJ office. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.