Family Law Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Make a meaningful difference by helping individuals and families navigate important life transitions.
• Enjoy a consistent Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM schedule with predictable hours.
• Work closely with experienced family law attorneys who value organization, professionalism, and outstanding client service.
• Take ownership of important responsibilities and become an essential part of our team's daily success.
• Build valuable experience in family law, client relations, legal case management, and court coordination.
• Join a personable, client-focused environment where your contributions truly matter.

Location

Sarasota, FL. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity with a consistent Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM schedule. Enjoy a stable weekday routine, meaningful in-person collaboration, and annual compensation of $50,000 to $60,000.

Note

Applicants must have 1+ years of experience as a Family Law Legal Assistant or Family Law Legal Secretary and hold an active Florida Notary Public commission . Candidates must be available to work on-site in Sarasota, FL.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We're a dedicated marital and family law practice passionate about helping individuals and families through some of life's most important transitions. We believe exceptional client service starts with a caring, organized, and dependable team. We're looking for a friendly, detail-oriented Legal Assistant who takes pride in making a difference every day.

Job Description

• Be a welcoming first point of contact for clients, answering calls, screening inquiries, and scheduling consultations.
• Manage attorney calendars, coordinating court hearings, mediations, appointments, and important case deadlines.
• Prepare, proofread, and organize family law pleadings, correspondence, and legal documents.
• Maintain accurate case files, organize e-service documents, and manage electronic records using OneDrive.
• Support family law case management, client communications, and document preparation.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, courts, and other legal professionals to keep matters moving forward.
• Help ensure smooth daily office operations while delivering attentive, professional client service.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Family Law Legal Assistant or Family Law Legal Secretary experience.
• Active Florida Notary Public commission required.
• Experience with client intake, phone communication, attorney calendaring, and legal case management.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, spelling, grammar, and written communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, electronic document management, and legal practice management software.
• Clio experience is preferred but not required.
• Friendly, reliable, professional, and comfortable working in a client-facing environment.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll be more than someone who keeps the office organized. You'll be a valued part of a team helping people through meaningful life changes. If you love supporting attorneys, creating positive client experiences, and taking pride in work that truly matters, we'd love to meet you!

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Benefits:

• PTO