Paralegal

$75,000 - $80,000/Yr

Westchester Matrimonial - White Plains, NY

Full-time - Senior

White Plains, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Paralegal position in White Plains focuses on supporting family law attorneys in delivering high-quality legal services. The role requires a motivated and detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple tasks, communicate effectively with clients and attorneys, and maintain thoroughness in handling legal documentation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong critical thinking skills to assist in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in drafting, organizing, and filing legal documents for divorce, child custody, and other family law cases.
• Manage and update client files, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for case preparation.
• Handle client communication, including answering phones, scheduling consultations, and responding to client inquiries.
• Prepare and submit documents through NYSCEF (New York State Courts Electronic Filing).
• Maintain logs of closed cases and update active client case and trial lists.
• Assist in preparing attorneys for court appearances by organizing necessary files and documents.
• Perform general administrative tasks, including copying, faxing, and scanning documents.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, to interact effectively with clients and attorneys.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several ongoing assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and conscientious, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in legal documentation and administrative tasks.
• Critical thinking skills to analyze issues and support problem-solving in legal matters.
• Highly organized, with the ability to keep track of multiple cases and deadlines.
• Effective time management skills to meet deadlines and balance priorities.
• Proactive in taking initiative to complete tasks without prompting.
• Prior experience as a paralegal, preferably in family law, is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with NYSCEF and legal document management systems is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance