Legal Administrative Assistant (Family Law)

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Administrative Assistant (Family Law)

Location: Onsite
Salary: $72,000–$80,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

About the Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join a growing, collaborative law firm specializing in family law. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished legal professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple attorneys, and playing a key role in the day-to-day operations of a successful practice.

This position goes beyond traditional legal administrative support. You'll serve as a trusted right hand to firm leadership while providing high-level legal and administrative assistance to attorneys. If you're organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to hit the ground running, we'd love to hear from you.

Family law experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to multiple attorneys in a busy family law practice.
• Serve as a primary administrative resource for firm leadership, assisting with daily operational and administrative needs.
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and finalize legal documents, pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, settlement agreements, and other legal filings.
• Electronically file documents with state courts while ensuring compliance with court rules and filing deadlines.
• Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling hearings, mediations, depositions, client meetings, and court appearances.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and outside vendors.
• Welcome clients and visitors while providing a professional, friendly first impression.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files.
• Assist with new client intake, file creation, records management, and document organization.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensure timely follow-up on attorney requests.
• Organize and maintain financial documentation while supporting administrative accounting functions (no accounting responsibilities required).
• Assist with billing support, expense documentation, and additional administrative projects.
• Collaborate with attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, and support staff to ensure efficient office operations.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive legal and financial information with discretion.
• Anticipate attorney needs and proactively support the practice to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Assistant, or Legal Secretary in a law firm.
• Family law experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal training.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously.
• Strong electronic court filing (e-filing) experience.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional, polished, and client-focused demeanor.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management systems.
• Experience working with confidential legal and financial documents.
• Self-motivated with a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

No degree or legal certification is required. Relevant legal support experience and the ability to contribute immediately are valued more than formal education.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $72,000–$80,000, depending on experience
• Six-month performance review with opportunity for a salary increase
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Why Join Us?

• Join a growing and respected family law practice.
• Play a highly visible role supporting firm leadership and multiple attorneys.
• Enjoy a diverse position combining legal support, executive administration, office operations, and client interaction.
• Work alongside a collaborative, team-oriented group of legal professionals.
• Build a long-term career with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

If you're a motivated legal professional who enjoys being an essential part of a successful law firm and takes pride in delivering exceptional client service, we encourage you to apply.

The client's infrastructure has plenty of areas in professional growth!