Paralegal

Perfect Match Recruiting; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Bergen County Law Firm is expanding and seeks a Family Law Paralegal to support Attorneys in domestic relations cases such as divorce, child custody, and adoption by drafting legal documents, organizing discovery, and managing client communications.

Requirements include a Paralegal Degree or Certificate and NJ family law experience (3–10 years). Must reside in Bergen County or surrounding area; strong knowledge of NJ court rules and legal software preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of specific New Jersey family law experience (will mold an entry-level candidate with the required degree).
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and client-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and agreements.
• Organize discovery materials and manage financial papers and asset lists.
• Serve as main point of contact to gather information and provide case status updates.
• Maintain court deadlines, schedule hearings or mediations, and handle e-filing.

Education

Paralegal Degree or Certificate

New Jersey Family Law knowledge

Job description

Bergen County Law Firm is expanding again, due to business growth and needs to hire Family Law Paralegals to support Attorneys in domestic relations cases like divorce, child custody, and adoption by drafting legal documents, organizing discovery, and managing client communications.

Job Duties

• Drafting: Write pleadings, motions, and agreements.
• Discovery: Organize financial papers and lists of assets.
• Client Interaction: Serve as a primary point of contact to gather information and provide case status updates.
• Case and Calendar Management: Maintain court deadlines, schedule hearings or mediations, and handle electronic court filing (e-filing).

If you have experience doing the following, you can be molded for an Entry-level position

• Screening Inquiries: Answering calls, emails, and web forms
• Gathering Information: Writing down names, contact info, timelines, and basic facts
• Scheduling Appointments: Setting up first meetings between
• Data Entry: Putting new details and notes into a database or CRM system

Job Requirements

• Experience: Typically requires 3 to 10 years of specific New Jersey family law experience (But will mold an entry-level candidate with the required degree stated)
• Education: Paralegal Degree or Certificate.
• Preferred skills: New Jersey court rules knowledge and legal software proficiency.
• Gentle Validation: By listening and showing strong care for sensitive client needs.
• Must Live: in Bergen County or surrounding area.

Join them and become part of a passionate team committed to delivering compassionate legal support in family law matters! The firm values energetic professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives through expert legal assistance.