Family Law Paralegal We are recruiting for a full-time Junior Family Law Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join an established family law practice in Clinton, New Jersey. This is a direct-hire opportunity for someone who has a strong foundation in New Jersey family law, enjoys working directly with clients and attorneys, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where organization, professionalism, and attention to detail matter. Schedule & Compensation Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PMFriday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Salary: $60,000–$70,000, depending on experience
Benefits: Full benefits package Employment: Full-time, direct hire
Work Arrangement:
This position is fully in-person for the first 120 days. After that introductory period, the position may transition to a hybrid work arrangement based on business needs and performance.
What You’ll Be Doing:
In this role, you’ll work closely with a senior paralegal and attorneys while supporting active family law matters from both a legal and administrative perspective.
Responsibilities include:- Preparing and reviewing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, orders, discovery, subpoenas, correspondence, and Case Information Statements
- Filing pleadings with the court
- Maintaining organized and accurate case documentation
- Communicating directly with clients throughout various stages of their cases
- Managing attorney calendars, court dates, deadlines, and other critical case milestones
- Coordinating the delivery of subpoenas and other legal documents
- Providing day-to-day administrative and case support to attorneys and the senior paralegal
- Helping ensure cases move forward accurately, professionally, and on schedule
Qualifications:- 1–3 years of New Jersey family law experience
- Paralegal certificate from an accredited institution or currently enrolled in a program with the ability to obtain the certificate within one year of employment
- If you have New Jersey family law experience and are looking for your next long-term opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
