Job description

Job Summary:

Among other responsibilities, the paralegal will assist our divorce and family law attorneys by providing clerical and drafting support services including document preparation and review (primarily pleadings, Family Part CISs, and discovery demands); case tracking and deadline management; interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations, and fact checking; motion preparation; and trial preparation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Meet with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Draft legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, Family Part Case Information Statements, certifications, and interrogatories; file motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Prepare, organize, store, and retrieve electronic case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.

• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
• Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of basic family law legal terms and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.

• Understanding of the basic process and procedure of divorce and family law cases in New Jersey (FM, FD, and FV).
• Preference for those familiar with some or all the following programs: Microsoft Office, Clio, Slack, Asana, Dropbox, EasySoft, and/or related legal software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment.

Education and Experience:

• MUST HAVE SUBSTANTIAL EXPERIENCE AS A FAMILY LAW PARALEGAL IN NEW JERSEY.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bedminster, NJ 07921: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Family Law Paralegal: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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