Family / Matrimonial Law Paralegal 

Family / Matrimonial Law Paralegal 

Our legal team is dedicated to providing clients with high-quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Established in 2000, our firm has grown to include over 115 attorneys with extensive experience and strong problem-solving skills developed over decades of practice.

We are a dynamic, fast-paced, and expanding full-service law firm seeking a Paralegal to join our Family Law / Matrimonial Department in Brooklyn. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant and a strong interest in family and matrimonial law.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft and prepare motions, pleadings, judgments, statements, and other legal documents, including debt and asset lists, child support worksheets, and responsive pleadings

Act as a liaison between clients and attorneys, including conducting client interviews

Prepare trial notebooks and assist during trials as needed

Compile and review discovery packages, including disclosure statements, interrogatories, and document production

Maintain detailed calendars using Outlook and coordinate scheduling of internal and external meetings

Serve pleadings, discovery documents, and demands

Assist with litigation document preparation

Plan and schedule appointments

Answer inbound phone calls

Maintain organized filing systems (electronic and physical)

Perform general office and administrative tasks as needed

Handle court filings, including e-filing in Family Court, state, and federal courts

Track court dates and deadlines

Review bank statements and financial documents

Manage a heavy caseload while maintaining a high level of organization

Request conflict checks, open new client matters, submit electronic approvals, and assist with administrative tasks

Use MS Office applications, including Excel, as well as Westlaw and ProLaw

Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and staff

Complete other ad hoc projects as required

Required Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

2–4 years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant, preferably in family or matrimonial law

Paralegal certificate required

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Experience reviewing financial and disclosure documents

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office software

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and staff

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary range: $55,000–$70,000, commensurate with experience

Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, and more

Position based in Brooklyn, NY