Legal Assistant (Family Law)

Purpose of Role

We are hiring a full-time Legal Assistant to support a Partner in our Family Law practice. This role is fully in-person in our Roseland, NJ office and requires someone who is organized, responsive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities. The ideal candidate is patient, precise, and able to manage frequent revisions and high-volume administrative work.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct daily support managing calendars, deadlines, and scheduling.
• Draft, revise, and format legal documents, correspondence, and filings with strong attention to detail.
• Transcribe dictation and electronic recordings accurately.
• Manage document revisions and edits based on attorney feedback.
• Handle e-filing and coordinate with court staff, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding document requests and case updates.
• Maintain organized case files and track deadlines.
• Assist with general administrative tasks, including document management and scanning.
• Support billing activities, including preparing draft bills and tracking collections.
• Provide backup support to other attorneys as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of family law experience in a law firm environment.
• Working knowledge of New Jersey family law procedures and court rules.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word for document formatting and revisions); experience with Kofax or similar tools is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong drafting and proofreading abilities with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to handle frequent edits and feedback while remaining organized and accurate.
• Professional communication skills and ability to work with clients in sensitive situations.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.