New Jersey Family Law Paralegal (full time) - Remote or In Person _ MUST_ reside in New Jersey **
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Men's & Fathers' Rights Divorce Lawyers | Schultz & Associates, LLC

About the Family Law Paralegal Position:

Our Paralegals work alongside litigation counsel and a collaborative and supportive legal team to empower our clients as we work to help good fathers and their children build and maintain a strong relationship into the future despite their current family turmoil.

As a member of our team, you are directly contributing to our clients' successful outcomes and futures. You will be expected to manage a full active caseload with the support of our awesome administrative team and other experienced attorneys.

This position offers the flexibility to work from home and/or in our Hackensack office. Remote workers **MUST reside in New Jersey. **

Who We are Looking For:

We are looking for a passionate, excited, technically advanced, tenacious, perceptive Paralegal that is ready to advance their skills to the next level. We value resourcefulness, personal confidence, adaptability and personal engagement. We are looking for someone who wants to advance their professional career as much as their personal development within our fast-growing law firm.

About MFR | Schultz & Associates, LLC

Men's & Fathers' Rights Divorce Lawyers (MFR) was listed as one of the fastest growing law firms in the country by Law Firm 500. The owner was approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Matrimonial Attorney and has been named one of the top family law firms in Bergen County for numerous consecutive years. We are a law firm in Northern New Jersey on a mission to prevent legal and parental injustice! We want to help good fathers and their children stay together despite their current family turmoil, and make sure no man gets left behind because of the legal system or their spouse.

MFR's Core Values

1. Rebalancing Justice- We represent clients who understand Fathers are just as important as Mothers. We create solutions so children can have the best of both parents.
2. Protecting Time & Money- We get paid to protect what matters most to our clients. We provide valuable expert services so our clients can focus on rebuilding.
3. Extreme Ownership- We trust, but verify, all information coming in or going out. We do it right or do it over. We explore all options until none are left.
4. Reality-based Focus- We rely on logic, not emotions, to make decisions and provide solutions. We focus on the bigger picture and the impact of our work on others.
5. Effective Communication- We do what we say we will do. We communicate clearly, consistently, and efficiently. We use simple language amid complex problems.
6. Learn & Grow (Geek Out) - We are unafraid to evolve both professionally and personally. We are propelling into the future on a distinctive and exclusive path.

New Jersey Family Law Paralegal Responsibilities:

• The candidate will be responsible for case work support including drafting of pleadings, monitoring of cases, case organization, client interaction and calendaring.

• Provide legal support to the family law team by assisting with all aspects of litigation, including preparation and review of case documents.

• DRAFTING applications to the Court (Notice of Motions, Client Certifications, Proposed form of Orders).

• Heavy client contact.

• Heavy email coordination.

• Executes case strategy with other experienced attorneys, paralegals, clients and support staff.

• Assist in filing motions for divorce or custody proceedings as needed.

• Prepare court reports on behalf of clients.

• Prepare discovery materials.

• Maintain records necessary to file claims.

• Tracking/entering individual billable time & that of attorney as required

• Conduct other duties as assigned.

• Maintain 30 billable hours per week.

Family Law Paralegal Requirements:

• Possess excellent organizational and communication skills.

• 3+ years of experience working in Family Law.

• Strong time management and problem solving skills with the ability to prioritize work.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with close attention to detail.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.

• Must be tech savvy.

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred, or High School degree with additional professional experience.

• Experience using firm software, project and case management programs (Office 365 Suite, Zoom, Easy Soft- software for child support guidelines and financial statements, ActionStep, Asana/Clickup, , Adobe, etc.)

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to draft motions and other legal documents. (actual drafting experience required).

• Exceptional Writing abilities / Storyteller.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication.

• Exceptional fluency of the English language.

• Being able to take the initiative and keep attorneys on track and focused.

• Experience with time billing and exceeding KPIs.

Our Management Style:

We always promote a team culture that is positive and fun, while also maintaining a strong sense of professionalism in the office and between team members.

Benefits:

• PTO
• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Option to work fully remote as long as you live in New Jersey (requirement - we will immediately DQ applicants not residing in this state.

__ ** Salary Range:**

• $60,000-75,000 DOE

To apply, please include your resume and a cover letter outlining your career history, experience, and interest in this position.

MFR| Schultz & Associates, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.