Paralegal - Real Estate / Family Law

Judit Inc

Paralegal - Real Estate / Family Law

Brooklyn, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our client is 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 their 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
    • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently
    • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
    • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and staff

     

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