Real Estate / Family Law Paralegal

Real Estate / Family 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 120 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 support a Partner whose practice spans Real Estate and Family / Matrimonial Law in our Brooklyn office. This role is ideal for a candidate with a foundation in real estate matters who is interested in expanding into family law. Training in family law will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Assist with real estate transactions, including preparing closing documents, reviewing title reports, coordinating closings, and handling post-closing matters

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 and transactional document preparation

Plan and schedule appointments

Answer inbound phone calls

Maintain organized filing systems (electronic and physical)

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

Track court dates, closing dates, and deadlines

Review bank statements, financial records, and real estate-related 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, lenders, title companies, and staff

Complete other ad hoc projects as required

Required Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

5+ years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant, with experience in real estate transactions preferred

Exposure to or interest in family/matrimonial law (training will be provided)

Paralegal certificate required

Familiarity with closing processes, title review, and real estate documentation is a plus

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: $60,000–$75,000, commensurate with experience

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

Position based in Brooklyn, NY