Real Estate / Family Law Paralegal
Abramslaw, 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 Compensation and Benefits:
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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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 Compensation and Benefits:
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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