Executive Paralegal

Company Description

JDKatz, P.C. is a boutique law firm practicing across business law, real estate, corporate advisory, tax, and estate and trust matters. We are seeking a detail-driven paralegal to support active matters from intake through resolution across these practice areas. You will work closely with the principal attorney and cross-train with our Intake Coordinator, owning the legal and administrative backbone of our caseload — research, drafting, deadlines, and client follow-through. This is a high-trust role for someone who is organized, discreet, and comfortable holding moving parts together across both transactional and litigation work.

Duties

• Calendar coordination - Manage attorney and case calendars in partnership with the Intake Coordinator, scheduling consultations, closings, hearings, and filing deadlines.
• Client communication - Serve as a point of client contact (cross-trained with the Intake Coordinator), fielding questions, delivering status updates, and maintaining a responsive, professional client experience.
• Legal research - Research across the firm’s practice areas: business law, real estate, corporate advisory, tax, and estate and trust matters.
• Document preparation - Draft, assemble, and proofread transactional and litigation documents: contracts, entity formation and governance materials, real estate closing documents, trust and estate instruments, tax-related filings, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Case management - Own active files end-to-end, keeping records complete, organized, and deadline-compliant.
• Litigation monitoring - Track court deadlines, filings, and procedural requirements across litigation matters.
• Client compliance - Ensure clients meet their document, disclosure, and procedural obligations on schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in law with experience supporting matters in areas such as business, tax, litigation, or trusts and estates.
• Proficiency in legal document preparation, including drafting pleadings, motions, contracts, correspondence, and discovery materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and external stakeholders.
• Research skills, including legal research using online databases and factual research to support case strategy and document preparation.
• Experience with document review, organization, and management of case files, including electronic document management systems.
• 3+ years of paralegal or legal assistant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department; prior experience as an executive or senior paralegal is preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or associate’s/bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or a related field; advanced training or certifications are a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Salary Range

$55,000 - $80,000