EXPERIENCED ONLY 5 YEARS FAMILY LAW PARALEGAL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Family Law Paralegal
Location: Union, New Jersey
Firm Type: Growing Family Law Firm (Litigation-Focused)

About Us:
We are a fast-growing, litigation-focused family law firm based in Union, NJ. Our practice centers on complex, contested matters including divorce, custody, support, and post-judgment litigation. We operate in a high-paced, high-demand environment where responsiveness, precision, and accountability are critical.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Family Law Paralegal who can immediately step into a busy caseload of contested matters. This is a senior-level role for someone who is proactive, highly organized, and able to work independently without constant oversight. You must be able to think on your feet, manage competing deadlines, and support attorneys in a fast-moving litigation environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a high-volume caseload of contested family law matters from intake through trial preparation
• Draft and prepare legal documents including:
• * Complaints, Answers, and Counterclaims
  • Case Information Statements (CIS)
  • Motions, Certifications, and Proposed Orders
  • Discovery requests and responses
• Handle all aspects of discovery, including document collection, organization, and production
• Communicate directly with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Track deadlines and ensure strict compliance with NJ court rules and filing requirements
• E-file through NJ eCourts and manage attorney calendars
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and assist with hearings and trial preparation
• Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date case files

Billing & Case Management:

• Accurately track and bill time using Clio
• Maintain detailed, contemporaneous time entries
• Support efficient case management and workflow systems within Clio

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of New Jersey family law paralegal experience
• Significant experience handling contested litigation matters
• Strong working knowledge of NJ family court procedures and eCourts
• Proven experience using Clio for case management and billing
• Ability to draft high-quality legal documents with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple urgent deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, including with high-conflict clients
• Ability to work independently and anticipate attorney needs

What We’re Looking For:

• A true self-starter who does not wait for direction
• Someone who can handle pressure and move cases forward efficiently
• A professional who understands urgency and litigation timelines
• A team player who can also operate independently

Important:
Do not apply if you require training. This is a senior-level, litigation-heavy position. If you do not have direct New Jersey family law experience, are not comfortable handling contested matters, or do not know how to use Clio for billing, do not apply.

We are a fast-paced firm handling complex, high-conflict cases and expect candidates to step in and perform immediately with minimal supervision.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding firm
• Professional, driven, and collaborative work environment