What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Law Paralegal position at Central Jersey Legal Services?
Perth Amboy office of Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. seeks a paralegal for its Family Law unit.
Requirements:
Associate degree or Paralegal certificate;
Family Law experience;
Bi-lingual/multilingual: English/Spanish;
Excellent interpersonal skills;
Commitment to serving low-income community;
Legal aid experience a plus;
Job Description:
Assisting Attorneys in the family unit: Interviewing clients, research and fact gathering, negotiation, advising clients under supervision of attorneys, as well as conducting occasional community education events. The Paralegal will also assist the clients with preparing pro se pleadings and trial preparation. The Family unit handles domestic violence restraining orders, support, parenting, divorce, and other family matters.
Central Jersey Legal Services, Inc. is a non-profit law firm providing free legal assistance in civil matters to very low-income residents of Union, Middlesex, and Mercer Counties in New Jersey. We are proud of our long history of a diverse workforce providing high-quality legal assistance to our diverse populations of clients. We are an equal-opportunity employer. We are an independent part of a network of civil legal aid providers. We provide continuing legal education to our attorneys and paralegals. We provide a generous benefits package and competitive salary. We are seeking to fill the position listed above. Email resume, writing sample and 3 professional references.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,280.00 - $84,679.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Salary : $53,280 - $84,679