Job Description
Job Description
Our client is a vibrant, busy, and growing full-service law firm looking to add a paralegal to assist and support our Family Law/ Matrimonial Department in Brooklyn. The ideal candidate will have at least 7+ years of experience as a Paralegal
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
- At least 7+ years of experience.
- Knowledge network statements,
- Previous experience in office administration and other related fields.
- A paralegal certificate is preferred.
- Excellent client service and problem-solving skills
- Proactive and anticipatory.
- Solid knowledge of computers and software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to think clearly and work well under pressure in a busy environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of staff within the office.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, PTO, and many more!
This position is based out of Brooklyn, NY