Family / Matrimonial Law Paralegal

Abrams Fensterman•New York, NY

14d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Family / Matrimonial Law Paralegal Our legal team is dedicated to providing clients with high-quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Established in 2000, our firm has grown to include over 115 attorneys with extensive experience and strong problem-solving skills developed over decades of practice. We are a dynamic, fast-paced, and expanding full-service law firm seeking a Paralegal to join our Family Law / Matrimonial Department in Brooklyn. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant and a strong interest in family and matrimonial law.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant, preferably in family or matrimonial law
Paralegal certificate required
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Experience reviewing financial and disclosure documents
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office software
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and staff

Responsibilities

Draft and prepare motions, pleadings, judgments, statements, and other legal documents, including debt and asset lists, child support worksheets, and responsive pleadings
Act as a liaison between clients and attorneys, including conducting client interviews
Prepare trial notebooks and assist during trials as needed
Compile and review discovery packages, including disclosure statements, interrogatories, and document production
Maintain detailed calendars using Outlook and coordinate scheduling of internal and external meetings
Serve pleadings, discovery documents, and demands
Assist with litigation document preparation
Plan and schedule appointments
Answer inbound phone calls
Maintain organized filing systems (electronic and physical)
Perform general office and administrative tasks as needed
Handle court filings, including e-filing in Family Court, state, and federal courts
Track court dates and deadlines
Review bank statements and financial documents
Manage a heavy caseload while maintaining a high level of organization
Request conflict checks, open new client matters, submit electronic approvals, and assist with administrative tasks
Use MS Office applications, including Excel, as well as Westlaw and ProLaw
Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and staff
Complete other ad hoc projects as required