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Family Law Paralegal
Shrewsbury, NJ
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
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About the role
- Are you a seasoned Family Law Paralegal ready to step into a critical, independent role in a dynamic legal environment?
- Do you take pride in your ability to transform challenging family law situations into organized, strategic solutions?
- Our practice covers a broad spectrum of legal areas, with a particular focus on family law.
Responsibilities
- Draft Legal Documents: Independently draft substantive family law motions, pleadings, and correspondence (including PL motions, enforcement motions, and client/opposing counsel communications) for attorney review.
- Calendar Management: Manage complex attorney calendars, including court scheduling across jurisdictions, estimating hearing durations, and proactively preventing conflicts.
- Client Communication: Engage with clients to gather critical information, manage expectations, and provide timely updates throughout the lifecycle of family law matters.
- Case Preparation: Assist in organizing case files, ensuring all necessary documents are in place for hearings and trials.
- Legal Research: Conduct research as needed to support case strategy and legal arguments.
- Case Preparation and Review: Prepare and review Case Information Statements (CIS) and assist with child support guideline calculations.
- Drafting Skills: Capable of independently drafting complex legal documents including motions and pleadings.
- Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage schedules, deadlines, and detailed case information efficiently.
- Our history is grounded in building long-standing relationships and providing comprehensive legal support to our clients, reflecting a strong commitment to trust, familiarity, and open communication.
- We understand the intricate nature of these matters and provide compassionate, skilled representation in divorce, custody, support, and post-judgment modifications.
Requirements
- Experience Requirement: Minimum of 5 years as a family law paralegal, with proven drafting experience.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal skills with a client-focused approach.
- Technology Proficiency: Proficient with PracticePanther, Easy Soft, LexisNexis, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Organizational
- Communication
- Why you should work here:
- Professional Growth: Benefit from opportunities to step into senior responsibilities as the department grows.
- Community Connection: Work for a firm with deep roots in and a commitment to the local community, enhancing client relationships.
- Benefits and additional perks will be discussed during the interview process.
- Hybrid flexibility may be considered over time based on performance and trust.
Benefits
- This role is a critical hire to support ongoing growth and provide coverage for a senior paralegal during an upcoming leave.
- and additional perks will be discussed during the interview process.
Company info
- What we're looking for:
- At Sanvenero & Cittadino, we approach every case with the goal of achieving the most favorable outcome while minimizing stress for our clients, within a collaborative, team-based environment managing approximately 30 active family law matters.
- We are seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our collaborative team in Shrewsbury.
- By joining our team, you will play a crucial part in ensuring our clients receive clear, strategic guidance and advocacy, which is central to our mission of providing trusted legal support.
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