Responsibilities

• Conducts legal research.
• Prepares and reviews client files prior to attorney court appearance, hearing, trial, and/or mediation.
• Prepares pleadings, motions, and correspondence to include interrogatories, subpoenas, and affidavits.
• Assists Attorney with organizing exhibits, preparing trial binders, client meetings, filing motions, and coordinating witnesses to ensure readiness for trial.
• Interviews clients and witnesses to gather pertinent information for cases.
• Monitors and tracks court deadlines and filings.
• Provides administrative support, as needed, such as scheduling appointments and maintaining attorney calendars.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certification, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
• At least 3 years Family law experience as a Legal Assistant and/or Paralegal
• Thorough understanding of New Jersey Family Law.
• Experience with Pennsylvania Family Law, a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of clients in a diverse community.
• Client-focused mindset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to create, compose and edit written communications and materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Must be highly organized, task-oriented, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
• Proactive and self-motivated approach with the ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be skilled in Outlook, Word, Excel, Lexis Research and Adobe
• Familiarity with NetDocs, a plus.

Cooper Levenson is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours, schedule, pay range:

• 37.50 per week
• Day shift; Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
• Exempt; Pay Range: $55,000 – $60,000

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Holidays & Floating Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance
• Wellness Programs

Work Location: In person, Cherry Hill