Seeking a Family Law Paralegal – immediate start date

The ideal candidate must possess at least 1 year plus of experience (or a paralegal degree) in Divorce/Family Law, who is detail-oriented, self-starter with the ability to multi-task, and to work well as part of a small team and independently. Strong administrative, organizational, communication and writing skills are required. Able to work efficiently, prioritize work and handle interruptions as they come up.

The Paralegal will support a Divorce/Family law attorney by handling phone calls in a timely and professional manner, and providing exceptional support to current and future clients, as well as assist with other tasks.

Other responsibilities and duties include:

· Answer the telephone

· Schedule appointments

· Correspond and follow up with current and potential clients

· Act as a point of contact for attorney

· Assist in maintaining schedules for the attorneys

· Prepare, scan, copy, and file legal documents/correspondence/records in respective client files, as well as filing to corresponding courts

· Multi-tasking or balancing workload throughout the course of deadlines

· Maintain confidentiality at all times

Requirements and Qualifications:

· Previous Divorce/Family Law Firm experience preferred or completion of a paralegal degree/certificate

· Spanish language proficiency is preferred

· Microsoft Office

Compensation

Salary is paid out weekly and will be determined based on experience and expected commitment. References may also be requested upon further consultation.

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Full time: 9:30 to 5:30 pm

Work Location:

• In person – Forest Hills, Queens

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $51,449.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person