Family Law Paralegal

Are you an experienced paralegal who thrives on making a real difference in peoples lives? Do you want to work for a firm where your personal, professional, and financial goals are not just supported but celebrated? At our rapidly growing Northern NJ family law firm, were looking for a paralegal to join our dynamic team.

Heres what you can expect:

• Grow Without Limits:
  Were a fast-moving firm thats redefining family law. Youll have opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow into leadership roles as we scale.
• Work with Respectful, Reasonable Humans:
  Our team is collaborative, empathetic, and drama-free. We value emotional and intellectual maturity, so youll be surrounded by colleagues who lift you up, not drag you down.
• Be Part of Something Bigger:
  Our mission is to ensure children feel loved and worthy by both parents (and especially their Fathers) despite relationship breakdowns. Youll directly impact families futures, turning tough times into positive outcomes.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve:
  Were a tech-forward firm that embraces cutting-edge tools to make your work more efficient and impactful. You'll fit right in if you love leveraging technology to streamline processes and maintain order and structure in the office!
• Earn What Youre Worth:
  We offer competitive compensation based on experience, plus subsidies for major medical insurance, dental/vision, and 401(k) contributions to support your financial future.
• Feel Valued Every Day:
  Your positive attitude and dedication will be appreciated by clients and colleagues alike. We know paralegals are the backbone of our firm, and we treat you that way.

Youll be trusted to work independently, but youll never be aloneour team is here to support you as we all work toward the same goal: positively impacting clients lives.

$65,000 - $75,000 yearly

• Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits
• Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews
• Work with lawyers to prepare for trial by conducting research on legal articles, preparing and organizing exhibits, organizing and coordinating witnesses, filing motions, and assisting with client meetings
• Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents
• Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers

As our new (but very experienced NJ-based Matrimonial paralegal), youll be a key player in delivering top-notch legal support to clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyzing tax returns and financial documents with a sharp eye for detail.
• Assisting clients in completing financial disclosures and discovery answers with minimal oversight.
• Drafting motions, pleadings, and client certifications (based on client commentary) for attorney review.
• Managing case files using our state-of-the-art case management software.
• Communicating with clients empathetically, turning their frustrations into actionable progress.
• Embracing and fully using smart, AI-driven technology (think cloud-based tools, e-discovery platforms, and AI-assisted research) to work smarter, not harder.
• Collaborating with attorneys and staff to keep cases moving smoothly and efficiently.

• Talented communicator and writer
• Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills
• Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference
• 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associates degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelors degree desired

• Experience: 3+ years as a family law paralegal in NJ, with a deep understanding of divorce, custody, and financial discovery processes.
• Proficient in analyzing tax returns, financial statements, and discovery documents.
• Empathetic and patient, genuinely…