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Job Title: Paralegal
Department: Matrimonial/Family
Reports To: Matrimonial/Family Unit Supervisors
Summary: The 32BJ Legal Services Fund provides legal advice and representation to eligible 32BJ members and their eligible dependents. The Matrimonial/Family Paralegal will assist the Matrimonial Unit by meeting with clients, obtaining client information, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and other related court filings; preparing uncontested divorce filings, and other similar tasks and responsibilities as needed. This position is ideal for a detail oriented, self-starter looking to expand their knowledge of matrimonial and family law.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct and document client interviews.
- Identify needed documentation/evidence and assist clients to gather and organize supporting documentation.
- Draft pleadings, forms, motions, and other relevant documentation under the supervision of an attorney.
- Prepare divorce filings under the supervision of an attorney.
- Conduct research on matrimonial law and procedures.
- Prepare correspondence and memoranda.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all work performed.
- Update case files timely including maintaining notes and uploading all relevant documentation into case management software, scanning documents, and other similar duties as necessary to maintain client files.
- Remain apprised of policy, law and legal developments sufficient to properly prepare legal documents
- Research public records online and at court clerks offices and administrative agencies
- Perform translation as required
- Must be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Must exhibit conscientiousness, dedication, and a sense of responsibility.
- Must have a professional, cooperative, positive, and flexible attitude.
Qualifications:
- B.A Degree required.
- Experience as a Paralegal handling family or matrimonial matters or equivalent training and experience preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required.
- Superior writing/editing skills.
- Adept with MS Office and expertise with computer assisted legal resources required.
- Notary Public License preferred.
- Ability to maintain professional appearance, workspace, and demeanor as a representative of the Legal Services Fund
- Ability to work collaboratively and handle multiple demands in a busy environment
- Ability to effectively communicate with clients, as well as with professional, technical and administrative stakeholders
- Ability to travel to courts and agencies to file and retrieve documents
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- $71,863.97/year
