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Matrimonial Paralegal / Assistant
Summary
Title:Matrimonial Paralegal / Assistant
ID:1102
Location:Freehold, NJ
Department:Administrative
Salary Range:N/A
Description

Administrative Responsibilities:

  • Preparing and drafting motions, pleadings, judgments, statements, documents, and other correspondence (debt and asset lists, child support worksheets, responsive pleadings, etc.)
  • ​​​​Serving as a liaison between the client and attorney and conducting client interviews as needed.
  • Preparing trial notebooks and providing assistance in trial settings (as needed in person)
  • Preparing and reviewing discovery packages, including disclosure statements, answers to interrogatories, and production requests.
  • Maintaining detailed calendars in Outlook, scheduling and coordinating external meetings as necessary.
  • Service of pleadings and discovery documents and demands, assisting in the preparation of various litigation documents.
  • Plan and schedule appointments and events.
  • Answer inbound telephone calls.
  • Implementing and maintaining organized filing systems within the company's files.
  • Perform all other office tasks as necessary.
  • Experience with filing court documents, including e-filing in Family Court; both state and federal courts.
  • Experience tracking court dates and deadlines.
  • Experience reviewing bank statements and financial records.
  • Must be extremely organized and able to maintain a high case volume.
  • Request conflict checks, open new client matters, and submit electronic approvals, as needed.
  • Must be familiar with MS Office skills, including Excel, West Law, and Pro Law.
  • Excellent communication skills and a polished presentation are also needed.
  • Other ad hoc projects as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

  • 5 years of experience
  • Previous experience in office administration and other related fields.
  • A paralegal certificate is preferred.
  • Excellent client service and problem-solving skills
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