Seeking a Family Law Paralegal in Hackensack, New Jersey, US!

Join our Divorce and Family law firm in Northern New Jersey dedicated to safeguarding the rights of Men and Fathers against legal injustices, ensuring families stay united, and advocating for fair treatment within the legal system.

Seeking a skilled family law paralegal to join our rapidly growing team. We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic self-starter proficient in preparing Case Information Statements, discovery demands, subpoenas, drafting motions, client certifications, trial binders, and briefs, conducting legal research, and adept at effective communication with the court, opposing counsel, and clients with minimal supervision.

• The ideal candidate takes pride in delivering work promptly and accurately, demonstrates initiative, is open to learning from mistakes, welcomes feedback for improvement, maintains a proactive approach to task management, and is driven to progress cases in the clients' best interest.
• Willingness to travel for in-person court appearances when necessary to assist the attorney with exhibits, witnesses, and technology.
• Strong affinity for technology, exploring innovative platforms to enhance efficiency, and embracing a 'work smarter, not harder' approach.
• Emphasis on providing exceptional customer service, maintaining consistent communication with clients through various channels, and effectively managing client expectations.
• Confident, grateful for the opportunity to positively impact clients' lives during challenging times, takes ownership of errors, passionate about the role, excited to contribute to preventing legal injustices, and committed to professional growth and excellence.

Beyond a job, this role offers a fulfilling career path with opportunities for personal, professional, and financial advancement. We foster a culture of respect, professionalism, and support for all team members.

• Assist the client in preparing and filing CISs
• Handle propounding and answering discovery requests
• Draft and finalize court applications like Motions and affidavits (and client certifications)
• Facilitate service of subpoenas as needed
• Engage in frequent email correspondence (around 30+ emails daily)
• Communicate internally through the firm platform consistently
• Spend approximately 60% of the day on phone calls or emails with clients, opposing counsel, courthouse staff, and internal team members
• Prepare and send adjournment letters to the Court as needed (backup to our legal assistant)
• Coordinate external and internal schedules as needed (backup to our legal assistant)
• Support one or two attorneys simultaneously
• Multitask effectively, handle interruptions well, and adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced family law firm
• Make your attorneys look good and keep them on track with deadlines and workflow
• Log all your billable time

• Must thrive in a collaborative team setting as teamwork is fundamental to our office culture, requiring everyone to support each other unconditionally and be willing to assist wherever necessary
• A minimum of 3 years of experience, specifically in divorce and family law in New Jersey, is a must
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, is essential
• Ability to swiftly adapt to and utilize various software platforms such as Case Management, project management, internal communication platforms, etc
• Strong organizational skills are crucial, as heavy reliance on sticky notes is discouraged
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are required, with an emphasis on clarity and accuracy
• Personal and professional integrity and responsibility are non-negotiable.
• Exceptional work ethic and dedication are expected, with a willingness to go above and beyond
• Strong accountability and ownership of assigned tasks are essential.
• Experience in managing a full caseload
• Providing comprehensive legal support to the assigned attorneys
• A positive attitude with a touch of humor (or the ability to laugh at our insanely bad jokes) is appreciated to foster a supportive work environment

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.