Matthew J. Graner

Candidate Information

Email: mjgraner@gmail.com

Phone: (973)-570-2765

Salary Expectation: $70,000 - $75,000

Skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Legal Document Drafting, Pleadings Preparation, Discovery Preparation, Trial Preparation, Case Management, Client Communication, Asset Division (QDROs), Financial Statement Preparation, Court Filings, Legal Research, Class Action Lawsuit Support, Federal Court Filings, Press Release Tracking, Docket Monitoring, Legal Correspondence, Staff Training & Mentorship, Workflow Management, Spanish (Intermediate), Brazilian Portuguese (Beginner)

Current Location: I can confirm that I am comfortable commuting to either the Parsippany or Hackensack location. I am located about 10 minutes from Parsippany, so that would be ideal, but would be happy at either location.

Willing to Relocate?: NA

Relevant Experience: Matthew J. Graner has over three years of experience in family law as a Paralegal/Case Manager at Ryder & Phelps, P.C. (June 2021 - May 2024), where he managed 130+ active family law cases from intake to resolution. His responsibilities included drafting pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, affidavits, and financial statements, as well as preparing trial exhibits and organizing trial materials. He also coordinated post-divorce asset division, including QDROs, and served as the primary liaison between clients, attorneys, and court personnel. Additionally, he has six months of experience in federal litigation at Monteverde & Associates, P.C., working on class action lawsuits, federal court filings, and legal document drafting. His background demonstrates strong legal drafting, case management, and client interaction skills, making him well-suited for the Family Law Paralegal role.

Work Authorization: US

Highlights: Highlights of the Candidate's Relevant Experience
1️⃣ Ryder & Phelps, P.C. (June 2021 - May 2024) – Family Law Paralegal / Case Manager

Managed 130+ active family law cases simultaneously.
Drafted pleadings, discovery requests, subpoenas, and affidavits.
Prepared trial exhibits, financial statements, and asset division schedules.
Coordinated post-divorce asset division (QDROs, retirement account splits).
Served as the primary liaison between clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
Trained and managed interns, law clerks, and legal assistants.
2️⃣ Monteverde & Associates, P.C. (May 2024 - November 2024) – Paralegal / Executive Assistant

Drafted class action lawsuit pleadings and legal correspondences.
Filed cases electronically in federal courts across the U.S..
Monitored court dockets and legal filings for ongoing cases.
Communicated with clients regarding active class action lawsuits.
Gained exposure to mergers & acquisitions legal processes (not directly relevant but adds legal diversity).
Overall Summary:
Strongest relevant experience comes from Ryder & Phelps, P.C., where he worked exclusively in family law for 3 years.
Monteverde & Associates adds additional legal expertise but is more focused on federal litigation and class actions, which is less relevant to family law.
Well-versed in trial preparation, case management, and client communication, aligning well with the job requirements.

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