Family Paralegal/ Administrative Assistant

$50,000 - $70,000/Yr

Abrams Fensterman Enterprises - Lake Success, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Lake Success, NY

101-250 employees

About the position

The Family Paralegal/Legal Administrative Assistant will support the Family Law/Matrimonial Department at Abrams Fensterman, a full-service law firm. This role involves providing quality counsel and personalized service to clients, assisting attorneys with various legal documents, and maintaining organized office systems. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in paralegal work and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and drafting motions, pleadings, judgments, statements, and other legal documents.
• Serving as a liaison between clients and attorneys, conducting client interviews as needed.
• Preparing trial notebooks and assisting in trial settings as required.
• Preparing and reviewing discovery packages, including disclosure statements and production requests.
• Maintaining detailed calendars in Outlook and scheduling external meetings.
• Serving pleadings and discovery documents, assisting in litigation document preparation.
• Planning and scheduling appointments and events.
• Answering inbound telephone calls and managing office tasks.
• Implementing and maintaining organized filing systems within the office.
• Filing court documents, including e-filing in Family Court.
• Tracking court dates and deadlines, reviewing bank statements and financial records.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Administrative Assistant.
• Familiarity with filing court documents and e-filing in Family Court.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills and polished presentation.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a high case volume.

Nice-to-haves

• Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Experience with West Law and Pro Law software.
• Previous experience in office administration and related fields.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off