Legal Administrative Assistant (Family Law)

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Administrative Assistant (Family Law)

Location: Onsite
Salary: $72,000–$80,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

About the Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join a growing, collaborative law firm specializing in family law. This is an excellent opportunity for a polished legal professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple attorneys, and playing a key role in the day-to-day operations of a successful practice.

This position goes beyond traditional legal administrative support. You'll serve as a trusted right hand to firm leadership while providing high-level legal and administrative assistance to attorneys. If you're organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to hit the ground running, we'd love to hear from you.

Family law experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to multiple attorneys in a busy family law practice.
• Serve as a primary administrative resource for firm leadership, assisting with daily operational and administrative needs.
• Prepare, edit, proofread, and finalize legal documents, pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, settlement agreements, and other legal filings.
• Electronically file documents with state courts while ensuring compliance with court rules and filing deadlines.
• Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling hearings, mediations, depositions, client meetings, and court appearances.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and outside vendors.
• Welcome clients and visitors while providing a professional, friendly first impression.
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files.
• Assist with new client intake, file creation, records management, and document organization.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensure timely follow-up on attorney requests.
• Organize and maintain financial documentation while supporting administrative accounting functions (no accounting responsibilities required).
• Assist with billing support, expense documentation, and additional administrative projects.
• Collaborate with attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, and support staff to ensure efficient office operations.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive legal and financial information with discretion.
• Anticipate attorney needs and proactively support the practice to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Assistant, or Legal Secretary in a law firm.
• Family law experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal training.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously.
• Strong electronic court filing (e-filing) experience.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional, polished, and client-focused demeanor.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management systems.
• Experience working with confidential legal and financial documents.
• Self-motivated with a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

No degree or legal certification is required. Relevant legal support experience and the ability to contribute immediately are valued more than formal education.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $72,000–$80,000, depending on experience
• Six-month performance review with opportunity for a salary increase
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Why Join Us?

• Join a growing and respected family law practice.
• Play a highly visible role supporting firm leadership and multiple attorneys.
• Enjoy a diverse position combining legal support, executive administration, office operations, and client interaction.
• Work alongside a collaborative, team-oriented group of legal professionals.
• Build a long-term career with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

If you're a motivated legal professional who enjoys being an essential part of a successful law firm and takes pride in delivering exceptional client service, we encourage you to apply.

The client's infrastructure has plenty of areas in professional growth!

Company Description

The client's infrastructure has plenty of areas in professional growth!