Legal Assistant

Our client is seeking a 2+ years experienced Legal Assistant to join their Family Law practice, supporting attorneys with case management, client communication, court filings, discovery, and trial preparation.

• Prepare and organize legal documents, correspondence, basic pleadings, forms, case files, and discovery materials.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, client meetings, hearings, mediations, and conferences.
• Coordinate communications with clients, attorneys, court personnel, experts, agencies, and other parties.
• Handle electronic and paper filing, court submissions, e-filing platforms, incoming calls, and emails.
• Assist with case management, document discovery, hearing/trial preparation, and day-to-day administrative support while maintaining confidentiality.

• 2+ years of legal assistant, paralegal, legal secretary, or law office experience; family law experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience drafting basic pleadings, letters, forms, and other legal correspondence.
• Strong communication skills with clients, attorneys, courts, experts, and agencies; compassionate and professional approach.
• Proficiency with legal technology, case management systems, word processing, and electronic filing; high school diploma required, with paralegal education/certification preferred.

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time, on-site position in Red Bank, NJ.
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced boutique family law team.
• Client-centered environment focused on expertise, compassion, personalized attention, and clear communication.
• Exposure to a broad range of family law matters, including divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, prenuptial agreements, and domestic violence cases.