Real Estate / Family Law Paralegal

Our legal team is dedicated to providing clients with high-quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Established in 2000, our firm has grown to include over 120 attorneys with extensive experience and strong problem‑solving skills developed over decades of practice.We are 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 our 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 pleadingsAssist with real estate transactions, including preparing closing documents, reviewing title reports, coordinating closings, and handling post‑closing mattersAct as a liaison between clients and attorneys, including conducting client interviewsPrepare trial notebooks and assist during trials as neededCompile and review discovery packages, including disclosure statements, interrogatories, and document productionMaintain detailed calendars using Outlook and coordinate scheduling of internal and external meetingsServe pleadings, discovery documents, and demandsAssist with litigation and transactional document preparationPlan and schedule appointmentsAnswer inbound phone callsMaintain organized filing systems (electronic and physical)Handle court filings, including e‑filing in Family Court, state, and federal courtsTrack court dates, closing dates, and deadlinesReview bank statements, financial records, and real estate‑related documentsManage a heavy caseload while maintaining a high level of organizationRequest conflict checks, open new client matters, submit electronic approvals, and assist with administrative tasksUse MS Office applications, including Excel, as well as Westlaw and ProLawCommunicate professionally with clients, attorneys, lenders, title companies, and staffComplete other ad hoc projects as requiredRequired Knowledge, Skills & Attributes: 5+ years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant, with experience in real estate transactions preferredExposure to or interest in family/matrimonial law (training will be provided)Paralegal certificate requiredFamiliarity with closing processes, title review, and real estate documentation is a plusStrong organizational and time‑management skillsExperience reviewing financial and disclosure documentsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDetail‑oriented, proactive, and able to work independentlyProficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office softwareAbility to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environmentStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and staffCompensation and Benefits: Salary range: $60,000–$75,000, commensurate with experienceComprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, and more#J-18808-Ljbffr