Position - Family/Matrimonial Law Paralegal
Location - Brooklyn, NY 11201
Rate - $80K to 90k Yearly
Position Type - Permanent
We are a busy, full-service law firm seeking a Paralegal to support our Family Law/Matrimonial Department in Brooklyn. The ideal candidate will be experienced, organized, and able to handle a high-volume caseload.
Responsibilities:
- Draft motions, pleadings, judgments, statements, and other legal documents
- Liaise between clients and attorneys; conduct client interviews
- Prepare trial notebooks and assist during trials (in-person as needed)
- Prepare and review discovery packages
- Maintain Outlook calendars and schedule meetings
- File court documents, including e-filing in Family Court and federal/state courts
- Serve pleadings and discovery documents
- Review financial records and bank statements
- Track court dates and deadlines
- Manage case files and maintain organized filing systems
- Answer calls, schedule appointments, and support general office tasks
- Open new matters, request conflict checks, and submit approvals
- Handle other administrative and ad hoc tasks as needed
Requirements:
- 2-4 years of paralegal/legal assistant experience
- Familiarity with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Westlaw, and ProLaw
- Experience with court procedures and document preparation
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Paralegal certificate preferred
Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401(k), PTO, and more.