Matrimonial/Family Paralegal

A law firm that serves the Hispanic community throughout the NYC Metropolitan Area, as well as NJ and CT, is seeking a highly motivated bilingual paralegal for its Matrimonial Family practice in Union City, New Jersey.

Responsibilities include:

Assisting attorneys and clients with the preparation and filing of family court petitions, summons & answers and motion practice. Organizing and tracking cases status and assisting in the management of attorney court appearances, calendars and client matters. Completing client intakes, interviews and providing friendly customer service. Must have good writing and communication skills, ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule, ability to multi-task, in depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles, and the ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy. A minimum of 1-2 years of paralegal experience required. Knowledge of Superior Court and Family Court procedures is necessary. Proficiency in Spanish and a desire to assist clients is a must.

Job Type:

Full-time Experience:

Paralegal:

2 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Up to $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Microsoft Office:

1 year (Preferred)

Paralegal:

1 year (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Work Location:

In person