Paralegal - Real Estate / Family Law

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is a dynamic, fast-paced, and expanding full-service law firm seeking a Paralegal to support a Partner whose practice spans Real Estate and Family / Matrimonial Law in their Brooklyn office.

This role is ideal for a candidate with a foundation in real estate matters who is interested in expanding into family law. Training in family law will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and prepare motions, pleadings, judgments, statements, and other legal documents, including debt and asset lists, child support worksheets, and responsive pleadings
• Assist with real estate transactions, including preparing closing documents, reviewing title reports, coordinating closings, and handling post-closing matters
• Act as a liaison between clients and attorneys, including conducting client interviews
• Prepare trial notebooks and assist during trials as needed
• Compile and review discovery packages, including disclosure statements, interrogatories, and document production
• Maintain detailed calendars using Outlook and coordinate scheduling of internal and external meetings
• Serve pleadings, discovery documents, and demands
• Assist with litigation and transactional document preparation
• Plan and schedule appointments
• Answer inbound phone calls
• Maintain organized filing systems (electronic and physical)
• Handle court filings, including e-filing in Family Court, state, and federal courts
• Track court dates, closing dates, and deadlines
• Review bank statements, financial records, and real estate-related documents
• Manage a heavy caseload while maintaining a high level of organization
• Request conflict checks, open new client matters, submit electronic approvals, and assist with administrative tasks
• Use MS Office applications, including Excel, as well as Westlaw and ProLaw
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, lenders, title companies, and staff
• Complete other ad hoc projects as required

Required Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• 5+ years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant, with experience in real estate transactions preferred
• Exposure to or interest in family/matrimonial law (training will be provided)
• Paralegal certificate required
• Familiarity with closing processes, title review, and real estate documentation is a plus
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Experience reviewing financial and disclosure documents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office software
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and staff

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