Paralegal

Family Law Paralegal

At Selzer Gurvitch, we foster a culture where the members of our firm enjoy and trust the people that they work with, take pride in what they do, and proudly serve our clients and the communities in which we live. We have a robust list of loyal clients and professional referral sources that continue to fuel the growth of the firm. As a result of our growth, we are seeking an experienced paralegal for our Family Law practice group.

Selzer Gurvitch is dedicated to representing clients in all facets of family law, including divorce, custody, adoption, child support, alimony, relocations, protective orders, and assisted reproductive technology. Our firm is committed to operating with efficiency through well-established systems, fostering a collaborative team environment, and providing mentorship and growth opportunities for our staff.

Why Join Us

Are you an experienced Family Law paralegal with over 5 years of experience seeking personal development and growth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are looking for paralegals to support our Family Law attorneys. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, an interest in family law, excellent client service abilities, and analytical skills to leverage for further growth and opportunities.

Your experience and strengths should include excellent organizational, writing and communication skills, and the ability to interact with clients, corporate officials, and vendors in a professional manner. You must be able to perform at a high level and efficiently in a team-oriented environment and have the ability to prioritize work assignments to meet client specific deadlines. Five years of paralegal experience is required. A Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification from an accredited source is preferred.

The right professional to join us will be resourceful, exercise good judgment, and possess effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Most importantly, we look for and value team members who have the desire and ability to meet and exceed clients’ expectations.

Our culture is hardworking, friendly, supportive and caring. We value our collegial environment that brings out the best in each other – helping each other to learn, stretch and prosper in their careers.

Position Responsibilities

• Case Management: Organizing and maintaining case files, including documents, correspondence, and exhibits.
• Client Communication: Acting as a liaison between clients and attorneys, scheduling appointments, and providing updates on case progress.
• Legal Research: Conducting research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents.
• Document Preparation: Assisting with drafting legal documents.
• Court Filings: Preparing and filing documents with the court, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Trial Preparation: Periodically assisting with trial preparation.
• Mediation and Settlement Support: Assisting in the preparation for mediation and settlement conferences.
• Financial Analysis: Reviewing and analyzing financial documents related to child support, alimony, and property division.
• Administrative Tasks: Managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and handling correspondence.
• Client Support: Providing emotional support and guidance to clients throughout the legal process.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Office/Remote Hybrid

Position Requirements

• College degree or paralegal certificate
• 5 years’ experience as a family law paralegal

Skills needed to be successful in this role: 

• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when evaluating legal matters.
• Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors. Attention to detail is a must.
• Ability to timely deploy the steps to enact counsel’s and client’s strategy on the transactions.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Our firm offers a collegial work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including 12 weeks (paid) parental leave, health, vision, and dental benefits for the employee with the ability to purchase family coverage, and a 401(k) plan, all subject to eligibility requirements. Salary: $80,000 – $95,000 depending on experience. Annual bonuses (variable depending on performance).

How to Apply

To apply, please email a PDF copy of your resume to admin@sgrwlaw.com with “Family Law Paralegal” as the subject line. In the body of the email, please include a cover letter that indicates any salary requirements. Applications without both a resume and cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please.

For additional information, please contact:

Renee M. Gamboa
Director of Administration
rgamboa@sgrwlaw.com

This position description does not provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities and requirements for the Family Law Paralegal position. Additional responsibilities may be added or eliminated to accommodate changes in business operations. Selzer Gurvitch, Attorneys at Law has the right to revise, update, and amend this position description at any time.

Professional business references and a background check will be required for all final applicants selected for a position. A satisfactory background check is the verification of the candidate’s abilities with their business references, and the absence of a criminal record which bears a demonstrable relationship to the applicant/employee’s suitability to perform the required duties and responsibilities of the position.

Selzer Gurvitch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.