We are looking for a talented, hard working, experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our team in White Plains, NY. The ideal candidate will have experience with the following responsibilities and have the following attributes.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Drafting and preparing motions, pleadings, judgments, statements, and other legal documents and correspondence.
- Acting as a liaison between clients and attorneys, including conducting client interviews as needed.
- Assisting in trial preparation, including organizing trial notebooks and supporting trial activities (as required, in-person).
- Preparing and reviewing discovery packages, such as disclosure statements, responses to interrogatories, and production requests.
- Managing detailed calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating external appointments.
- Serving and distributing pleadings, discovery documents, and other legal filings.
- Planning and scheduling appointments and events.
- Answering incoming phone calls and directing as necessary.
- Implementing and maintaining organized filing systems for case and office documents.
- Performing various administrative tasks and general office support as needed.
- Filing court documents, including e-filing in state and federal courts (including Family Court).
- Tracking and managing court dates, deadlines, and other critical timeframes.
- Reviewing financial records, including bank statements, as required for case preparation.
- Maintaining a high level of organization and managing a large case load effectively.
- Opening new client matters, performing conflict checks, and processing electronic approvals as required.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and legal software (Westlaw, ProLaw).
- Providing excellent communication and maintaining a professional presentation at all times.
- Handling additional ad hoc projects and tasks as needed.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in office administration or a related field.
- Familiarity with network statements and financial documents.
- Experience in legal administration, preferably with a background in family law.
- Paralegal certificate preferred.
- Excellent client service, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to anticipate needs and be proactive in managing tasks.
- Strong working knowledge of software applications, including MS Office suite.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a busy office environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff.
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 (based on experience)
- Benefits: Full Medical, Dental, 401(k), PTO, and more.
This position is based in White Plains, NY.
