Legal Assistant - Family Law

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Legal Assistant - Family Law
Harrisburg, PA | Full-Time | In-Office
$60,000 (for 5+ years of relevant support experience)


A well-established family law practice in Harrisburg is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling a broad range of domestic relations matters. This role requires strong organizational skills, court familiarity, and the ability to manage sensitive casework with professionalism and care.

What You’ll Do:
• Support attorneys in family law matters including divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child custody, and adoption
• Assist with mediations, depositions, and settlement conferences
• Prepare for trials and appeals, including organizing documentation and exhibits
• File court documents and manage deadlines, calendars, and docketing updates
• Work with Common Pleas Court and Superior Court filings and procedures
• Coordinate with Orphan’s Court, Prothonotary’s Office, and Children & Youth Services
• Assist with welfare proceedings and related family court matters
• Communicate and collaborate with judges’ offices and court personnel as needed
• Provide general administrative and legal support to attorneys
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive family matters with discretion

What We’re Looking For:
• 5+ years of legal assistant or litigation support experience (family law strongly preferred)
• Strong familiarity with Pennsylvania court systems and procedures
• Experience with trial preparation, mediation, and deposition support
• Highly organized with strong attention to deadlines and detail
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
• Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to ask clarifying questions when needed

Why This Role:
This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative family law team where your experience will directly support meaningful and high-impact legal work.

Salary commensurate with candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

How to Apply:
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.