Offit Kurman, a dynamic and growing law firm, is currently seeking a Family Law Paralegal for our Hackensack, NJ office.
Ideal candidates will possess five or more years of experience as a paralegal supporting New Jersey matrimonial law. Must be detail oriented and able to work independently. Cases will include very contentious divorce matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys in family law matters, including high-net-worth divorce, custody, and support cases.
- Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and agreements.
- Prepare for hearings, depositions, and mediations.
- Conduct legal research and assist in trial preparation.
- Client intake, interacting with clients, experts, and witnesses.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of family law paralegal experience in both NJ.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2017 (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Internet research skills, document management systems.
Salary: $75,000 - $100,000, commensurate with experience.
The position will require in person for the first 30 days, then hybrid two days a week remote thereafter.
If you meet the qualifications and are looking for an exciting opportunity in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply! We are not considering agency submissions at this time.