Family Law Legal Assistant

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: On-site, Lawrenceville, NJ

Compensation: $25-30/hr.

Employment Type: Full-time, Temp to Hire

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Family Law Legal Assistant to support a busy matrimonial and family law practice. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative and organizational skills, experience conducting legal research, and a solid understanding of family law, estate planning, and related civil matters. This role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and provide effective support in a fast-paced legal environment.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9AM-5PM with a 1 hour unpaid lunch.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to attorneys, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments.
• Conduct legal research in family law, estate planning, landlord-tenant matters, and related areas using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other research tools.
• Draft, proofread, and review legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, contracts, and case summaries.
• Maintain and organize case files and legal documents using document management systems such as iManage and PCLaw.
• Perform data entry, document review, and filing in accordance with firm procedures and confidentiality standards.
• Assist with litigation support, including discovery, document preparation, and court filing coordination.
• Support attorneys with case-related projects and other legal administrative tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• 5 years of legal assistant experience.
• 5 years’ experience in matrimonial and family law required.
• Strong knowledge of legal administrative procedures and law office operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, NJ Courts e-filing systems, and AbacusLaw case management software.
• Experience using Westlaw and LexisNexis for legal research and case analysis.
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, and document management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to draft legal correspondence, pleadings, and other case-related documents professionally and accurately.
• Experience with client intake, case file management, and litigation support.
• Strong communication, multitasking, and administrative support skills in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.

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