*Who are you?*
Are you an experienced family law legal assistant or paralegal looking for more flexibility and a better work-life balance? Are you looking to work in an environment where your work will be appreciated and your opinion valued? Do you take accountability for your actions? Are you reliable to complete your tasks by the deadline? If so, continue reading below!
*Who we are*
Work life balance is important to us.
This means, absent an emergency, we do not work weekends or later than 5:00 pm (this includes checking emails).
I believe it is important to be present for family, such as attending children’s school events/appointments and taking care of ourselves, such as attending our own doctor’s appointments, etc.
Since I believe that work-life balance is healthy, we must strive to be as productive during the workday so that work does not spill over into our family time.
I am hiring a part time Administrative Assistant or Paralegal to join my growing Family Law Practice.
Kelly McGriff Law focuses exclusively on family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support and related matters, with a primary focus on protecting and enforcing fathers rights.
We meet many of our clients during a very tough time in their lives.
As such, they are usually upset, anxious, stressed and just plain scared.
Kelly McGriff Law provides the empathy, emotional support and passionate legal representation that they need and deserve.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience working in a position as either an Administrative Assistant or Paralegal for a New Jersey Law Firm that practices Family Law.
The is a remote position.
*Responsibilities*
* Data entry
* Draft, edit and finalize legal documents and correspondence
* Electronically organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
* File legal documents and/or correspondence with NJ courts (including e-filing)
* Monitor deadlines and maintain a detailed calendar of client appointments and Court dates
* Log and distribute incoming mail including regular and electronic mail
* Maintain / organize files and update electronic file (in case management software) with case status and information
* Keep clients informed by maintaining contact and communicating case progress
*Required Skills*
* At least 3 years of experience working on New Jersey family law matters in a position as either a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
* Impeccable attention to detail – It is crucial that documents filed with the Court are accurate and correct.
Attention to detail is critical to ensuring this occurs.
* An ability to remain calm, organized and focused in a busy atmosphere.
* Good communication skills – You may have contact with Court staff, other attorneys and/or clients so an ability to communicate clearly, proficiently and accurately is required.
* Experience reading and drafting Family Law legal documents (including but not limited to, Complaint for Divorce, Case Information Statement, Certifications, Notice of Motion, Application for Modification, etc.
).
* Computer proficiency including experience with Microsoft Word and Google Suite is required.
Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Family Law Software and Lawcus is preferred but not required.
*Additional information*
* Required education level – at minimum, High School diploma or equivalent.
* Flexible schedule.
* Expected hours - To start with, hours are expected to be 10 hours per week, days and times are flexible.
It is my intention for the hours to increase as time goes on, likely eventually increasing to 20 hours per week.
* This is a W-2 position and you will be paid bi-weekly.
Benefits are not offered.
* Legal assistant salary starts at $17.
00 per hour and increases based upon experience.
* Paralegal salary starts at $22.
00 per hour and increases based upon experience.
* To apply, please apply through Indeed or email your resume and cover letter to kelly@kellymcgrifflaw[dot]com.
If emailing your resume and cover letter, type “RED” in the subject line.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $22.
00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 10 per week
Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
Travel requirement:
* No travel
Experience:
* Legal assistant / paralegal: 3 years (Required)
* Family law: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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