Legal Assistant - Family Law

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Our growing and fast-paced family law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team. Family law experience is required.

The ideal candidate is professional, organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a busy legal environment. As the first point of contact for our firm, you must possess excellent communication skills, a welcoming demeanor, and the ability to manage a high volume of calls, emails, and administrative tasks with professionalism and efficiency.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are strongly preferred.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: In-person

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Answer, screen, and direct incoming telephone calls in a professional and courteous manner.
• Monitor, organize, save, and route a high volume of incoming emails and correspondence.
• Schedule, confirm, and coordinate client appointments, hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings, and other calendar events.
• Maintain attorney calendars and assist with scheduling deadlines, hearings, court appearances, and other case-related events
• Prepare, draft, and proofread correspondence, letters, and basic legal documents.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to attorneys and staff.
• Assist with discovery preparation, document collection, and client follow-up regarding outstanding information and records.
• Maintain, organize, scan, and file physical and electronic client and case files.
• Assist with the preparation, electronic filing, and submission of court documents.
• Assist with case management tasks and support attorneys with ongoing matters as assigned.
• Perform other administrative, clerical, and office support duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Prior legal experience is required , preferred in family law.
• Minimum of one (1) year of legal administrative experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent grammar, proofreading, and document preparation abilities.
• Ability to draft professional correspondence and simple legal pleadings.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Must be a team player and able to follow instructions.