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

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