
Paralegal - Family Law
MFR Men's & Fathers' Rights Divorce Lawyers | Schultz & Associates, LLC • Hackensack, New Jersey, US
**IN-HOUSE POSITION**
We’re seeking a skilled and experienced paralegal to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate for this position will use their work experience and organizational skills to prepare and maintain legal documents, file motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research. If you want to fill an invaluable position at a firm and love helping others, apply today.
*Must live in New Jersey and have experience with NJ Family Law Cases to apply
- Draft and Analyze Case Information Statements, Propound & Answer Discovery, Draft FM and FD Motions and Client Certifications, Interact and communicate with opposing counsel, court staff, and supervising attorney
- Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
- Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits
- Draft subpoenas and coordinate with process servers
- Conduct interviews with clients to gather information about their legal issues
- Organize our case filing systems to ensure all documents are properly sorted and easy to locate, and other administrative duties as needed
- 3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
- ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
- Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
- Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
- Completion of a nationally-accredited paralegal program strongly preferred
Compensation
$60,000 - $65,000 yearly
We protect the sacred bond between children and their parents, esp. fathers, when relationships end. Our slogan, “Marriages end. Fatherhood doesn’t.” sums it up! We proudly represent those who believe kids deserve the best of both parents.
Our core values drive everything we do:
- Different - We challenge assumptions & the status quo.
- Creative - We design options to get the job done.
- Resilient - We persist under any circumstance, and are adept at pivoting [think of the Friends episode!].
- Inquisitive - We embrace learning & growing, both personally and professionally.
Merit-based growth, competitive pay (DOE), Medical, Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, and a supportive environment focused on your success. We're an EOE and NJ Bill A1094 compliant, hiring diverse talent & fostering inclusion for ethical success.
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