Family Law Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Company: Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: January 17, 2023

Job Description:

Family Law Paralegal/Legal Assistant

We are seeking a very special family law paralegal/legal assistant to join our growing firm. In this position, you will have the rare opportunity to be an active participant in the firm and work closely with other paralegals, attorneys, and administrators. -

This role is perfect for you if you: -





--- Enjoy the challenge of dealing with clients and potential clients. -
--- Want to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team. -
--- Want more for your career or are you happy but with the right opportunity, you would be happier. -
--- Enjoy working with capable and talented people. -

Benefits We Offer: -

--- Competitive compensation -
--- Hybrid work-from-home and office schedule available -
--- Benefits include PTO, Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, FSA/HSA, and Retirement Plan with employer match -
--- Positive and supportive environment

Compensation:

--- Commensurate with experience

Responsibilities:
--- Assist attorneys in preparing cases for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions with exhibits,---organizing discovery, and organizing and coordinating witnesses -
--- Work with attorneys in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits -
--- Draft Case Information Statements and prepare child support guidelines -
--- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff in a courteous and professional manner -
--- Manage attorneys' calendars including confirming and coordinating court appearances, meetings, etc. -
--- Assist with court filings, assembling motions, and coordinating process servers -
--- Remind attorneys of deadlines for filings, appearances, meetings, etc. -
--- Prioritization of workload in accordance with deadlines -
--- Handle various administrative duties such as maintaining proper electronic files and paper files, when appropriate. - - -

Qualifications:
--- Minimum of 3 years of family law experience - -
--- Strong interpersonal and communication skills -
--- Possess outstanding organizational and time management skills -
--- Enjoy interacting with both clients and potential clients -
--- Familiarity with CIS software, and Microsoft Office 365

About Company:
Our mission is to build a firm that is team-oriented and collaborative in nature. Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group is designed to be nimble so that we can adapt to the changing needs of our clients and our team members. -



Our goal is and has always been to surround ourselves with outstanding people, positive energy, and a culture that encourages everyone at the firm to provide constructive opinions and ideas on ways to improve the firm. -



Our firm has grown thanks in large part to the outstanding group of individuals who work seamlessly together to ensure our clients get the highest level of service and attention.



We are definitely not your typical law firm and we look forward to showing you how different we are. -

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