Legal Administrative Support Matrimonial Department

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $58,000 to $68,000

Legal Administrative Support Matrimonial Department

Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 115+ attorneys, supported by a dedicated administrative staff whose professionalism and efficiency are key to our success.

We are a vibrant, busy, and growing full-service law firm seeking to expand our talented administrative team by adding a Legal Administrative Support professional to assist our Matrimonial Department.

Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who can handle working in a fast-paced, high-intensity legal environment and collaborating closely with attorneys, clients, and colleagues. The candidate must be highly organized, detail oriented, and proactive, with excellent communication and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting client intakes, including gathering initial information from clients, opening up new matters, coordinating with attorneys and colleagues.
• Preparing and sending engagement letters, tracking retainers, and maintaining billing records.
• Entering attorney time records, editing, approving and emailing final client invoice
  • Accounts receivable collections and payment tracking.
• Maintaining case files, calendars, and departmental workflow to ensure deadlines are met.
• Communicating professionally with clients, court staff, and internal departments.
• Providing general administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling meetings and organizing case documentation.

What You Will Need to Have:

• Experience: 3-5 years
• Prior experience in a legal administrative, billing, or client services role (matrimonial or family law experience preferred).
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic fast paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with legal billing systems or case management software.
• A professional, team-oriented attitude and willingness to assist wherever needed.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range:$58,000 to $68,000 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits:Medical, Dental, 401(k), PTO, and Life Insurance

This position is based out ofWhite Plains, NYand offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a highly regarded Matrimonial Department within a respected full-service law firm.