Family Law Legal Assistant

§ Practice Area : Domestic Relations / Matrimonial Litigation / High-Net-Worth Family Law

§ Location : Roseland, NJ (Fully On-Site)

§ Salary: $60,000.00 to $75,000.00 Annually (Includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage, a 401(k) retirement architecture, and generous paid time off. Discretionary year-end bonuses and merit-based increases are also actively awarded.)

§ Schedule : Full-Time, Direct-Hire, In-Person

§ The Firm:

Represented by People Placers Staffing, our client is a highly distinguished and historic full-service law firm deeply rooted in the New Jersey legal landscape. For decades, they have provided elite legal representation across various practice areas, with a particularly formidable reputation in private client services and domestic relations. Their matrimonial practice is celebrated for navigating highly sensitive, complex family law matters with discretion, precision, and unwavering advocacy.

This firm cultivates a fast-paced yet highly collaborative environment, offering dedicated legal professionals the opportunity to work alongside highly credentialed partners. They pride themselves on delivering bespoke solutions to their clientele, making this an ideal platform for a meticulous and resilient legal assistant who thrives in a sophisticated, high-stakes legal setting.

§ Duties:

The incoming Legal Assistant will provide indispensable administrative and procedural support to a leading Partner within the firm's matrimonial and family law division. This role requires an astute professional capable of navigating a dynamic environment characterized by shifting priorities, stringent court deadlines, and highly confidential client matters. The successful candidate will be the organizational epicenter of the Partner's practice, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and meticulous document management.

Core responsibilities include:

⨖ Orchestrating complex calendaring, proactively managing critical court deadlines, and coordinating appearances, mediations, and client consultations.

⨖ Drafting, formatting, and executing extensive revisions of sensitive legal instruments, correspondence, and court filings with an uncompromising standard of accuracy.

⨖ Transcribing complex dictations and audio recordings into polished legal documents, incorporating immediate feedback and meticulous edits from the Partner.

⨖ Navigating the New Jersey e-filing systems with proficiency, ensuring all pleadings and motions are securely and timely lodged with the appropriate tribunals.

⨖ Serving as a poised and empathetic liaison to clients navigating emotionally charged family disputes, facilitating seamless communication while strictly maintaining confidentiality.

⨖ Managing the lifecycle of case files, meticulously organizing discovery materials, and digitizing records to ensure immediate accessibility for the legal team.

⨖ Administering billing protocols, including the generation of draft invoices, tracking accounts receivable, and finalizing financial documentation.

§ Qualifications:

Candidates must possess a proven trajectory of success within a demanding legal environment, showcasing the technical and procedural acumen necessary to excel in this role.

⨖ A minimum of three (3) years of dedicated experience supporting a family law practice within a sophisticated law firm environment.

⨖ Comprehensive understanding of New Jersey family law procedures, local court rules, and e-filing protocols.

⨖ Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically demonstrating mastery of Word for complex document formatting, redlining, and revisions.

⨖ Exceptional organizational architecture, with a demonstrated ability to execute high-volume administrative tasks with precision.

⨖ Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, tailored to interact professionally with judicial staff, opposing counsel, and high-net-worth clientele.

⨖ The flexibility and dedication to work overtime when necessary to meet exigent court deadlines and firm needs.

§ Skills:

The following supplementary qualifications are highly advantageous and will significantly distinguish a candidate's application:

⨖ Prior experience utilizing specialized PDF and document management software, such as Kofax Power PDF or comparable platforms.

⨖ A nuanced understanding of high-asset divorce complexities, including the organization of financial discovery, forensic accounting reports, and business valuations.

⨖ Proven expertise in utilizing law firm billing software to streamline the pre-bill and collections processes.

⨖ A Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or an undergraduate degree in a related professional field.

!Notice¡

*This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment. and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.