Family Law Paralegal - Mount Laurel, NJ
About The Position
Cordell & Cordell is hiring a Family Law Paralegal in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The role supports family law attorneys and clients through case management, legal document preparation, and professional communication. The paralegal helps clients navigate emotionally sensitive matters, including divorce, custody disputes, and child support, while contributing to an accurate and supportive client experience. The position is onsite Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The firm describes its compensation as competitive and emphasizes health care benefits and work-life balance.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of family law paralegal or legal assistant experience.
- Associate degree in paralegal studies or equivalent.
- Excellent typing skills and computer literacy, including a solid understanding of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Proficiency with legal software and case management systems such as Smart Advocate, Clio, MyCase, or similar.
- Ability to focus on details, manage multiple tasks, and remain highly organized.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative, approachable demeanor.
- Professional presence and confidence interacting with clients and colleagues.
- Reliable transportation and ability to work onsite Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Proactive mindset and willingness to go above and beyond on simple requests to make things easier for others.
Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents.
- Prepare financial disclosures, child support worksheets, parenting plans, and other documentation.
- Manage case calendars, track deadlines, and ensure timely filings.
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
- Edit draft documents to incorporate client changes and prepare documents for signing.
- Handle sensitive client data with discretion, care, and accuracy.
- Complete assigned tasks accurately and promptly, meeting agreed-upon deadlines.
- Provide case management, document preparation, and client communication support in family law matters.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical plans, including HDHP, PPO, HSA, and FSA
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- 401(k) savings with employer matching
- Paid time off
- Wellness program with the potential to earn employer-paid health premiums
- Work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
