Paralegal Manager jobs in Passaic, NJ

POSITION SUMMARY

Jaclyn Foster Paralegal group in collaboration with a top New Jersey family law firm is seeking a Family Law Attorney. This attorney can be in their Hackensack or Parsippany office.

Our firm is growing and we are looking for a family law attorney to join our team. You’ll assist individuals in a variety of situations such as navigating prenuptial agreements, attending divorce hearings, alimony/spousal support and child support. The candidate will have experience with a range of sensitive legal issues such as child abuse, child custody, and domestic violence.

ABOUT THE FIRM

Our mission is to build a firm that is team-oriented and collaborative in nature. We are designed to be nimble so that we can adapt to the changing needs of our clients and our team members.

Our goal is and always has been to surround ourselves with outstanding people, positive energy, and a culture that encourages everyone at the firm to provide constructive opinions and ideas on ways to improve the firm.

Our firm has grown thanks in large part to the outstanding group of individuals who work seamlessly together to ensure our clients get the highest level of service and attention.

We are definitely not your typical law firm, and we look forward to showing you how different we are.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Maintain client files to ensure they are properly organized and up-to-date.
• Division of marital assets, including real estate.
• Preparation of family law related pleadings and correspondence.
• Provide legal counsel and strategy to clients.
• Represent clients in court.
• Must be prepared to step in and handle pieces of existing family law cases; as well as handle new cases, as part of a team, from consultation through trial.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active membership with the ABA
• Strong knowledge base of representing plaintiffs and defendants.
• Great negotiator and communicator, especially in high-stress situations
• Undergraduate degree with a legal background and JD required.
• Admitted to practice in New Jersey
• 3 years of family law experience
• Independently handle caseload
• Strong written, analytical and problem solving skills
• Self-motivated and organized.
• Excellent research skills
• An existing book of business is a plus, but not required.

BENEFITS

• Hybrid option
• PTO
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA
• Retirement plan with employer match

Compensation:

$100,000-$150,000 yearly DOE

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.