Real Estate / Family Law Paralegal
Abrams Fensterman, LLP, New York, NY, United States
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 pleadings
Assist with real estate transactions, including preparing closing documents, reviewing title reports, coordinating closings, and handling post-closing matters
Act as a liaison between clients and attorneys, including conducting client interviews
Prepare trial notebooks and assist during trials as needed
Compile and review discovery packages, including disclosure statements, interrogatories, and document production
Maintain detailed calendars using Outlook and coordinate scheduling of internal and external meetings
Serve pleadings, discovery documents, and demands
Assist with litigation and transactional document preparation
Plan and schedule appointments
Answer inbound phone calls
Maintain organized filing systems (electronic and physical)
Handle court filings, including e-filing in Family Court, state, and federal courts
Track court dates, closing dates, and deadlines
Review bank statements, financial records, and real estate-related documents
Manage a heavy caseload while maintaining a high level of organization
Request conflict checks, open new client matters, submit electronic approvals, and assist with administrative tasks
Use MS Office applications, including Excel, as well as Westlaw and ProLaw
Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, lenders, title companies, and staff
Complete other ad hoc projects as required
Required Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
5+ years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant, with experience in real estate transactions preferred
Exposure to or interest in family/matrimonial law (training will be provided)
Paralegal certificate required
Familiarity with closing processes, title review, and real estate documentation is a plus
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Experience reviewing financial and disclosure documents
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office software
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and staff
Salary range: $60,000–$75,000, commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, and more
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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 pleadings
Assist with real estate transactions, including preparing closing documents, reviewing title reports, coordinating closings, and handling post-closing matters
Act as a liaison between clients and attorneys, including conducting client interviews
Prepare trial notebooks and assist during trials as needed
Compile and review discovery packages, including disclosure statements, interrogatories, and document production
Maintain detailed calendars using Outlook and coordinate scheduling of internal and external meetings
Serve pleadings, discovery documents, and demands
Assist with litigation and transactional document preparation
Plan and schedule appointments
Answer inbound phone calls
Maintain organized filing systems (electronic and physical)
Handle court filings, including e-filing in Family Court, state, and federal courts
Track court dates, closing dates, and deadlines
Review bank statements, financial records, and real estate-related documents
Manage a heavy caseload while maintaining a high level of organization
Request conflict checks, open new client matters, submit electronic approvals, and assist with administrative tasks
Use MS Office applications, including Excel, as well as Westlaw and ProLaw
Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, lenders, title companies, and staff
Complete other ad hoc projects as required
Required Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
5+ years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant, with experience in real estate transactions preferred
Exposure to or interest in family/matrimonial law (training will be provided)
Paralegal certificate required
Familiarity with closing processes, title review, and real estate documentation is a plus
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Experience reviewing financial and disclosure documents
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office software
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and staff
Salary range: $60,000–$75,000, commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, and more
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