Legal Assistant

Established Family Law boutique - Beverly Hills This Jobot Job is hosted by: Bobby Kim Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $90,000 - $130,000 per year A bit about us: A highly regarded boutique family law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with 7 years of family law experience to join its Beverly Hills team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned legal professional who is comfortable supporting attorneys handling sophisticated and complex family law matters and who takes pride in providing exceptional client service. The firm focuses exclusively on family law and handles matters involving divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, domestic violence, domestic partnerships, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and complex property division. The team emphasizes personalized representation, strategic case management, negotiation, and litigation when necessary. Why join us? Why Join? Join an established boutique firm focused exclusively on family law. Work directly with experienced family law attorneys handling sophisticated matters. Exposure to a broad range of complex family law cases and issues. Collaborative environment with an emphasis on personalized client service. Opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility and become an integral part of the firm's legal team. Job Details Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys handling complex family law matters. Manage case files from inception through resolution, including maintaining deadlines, calendars, pleadings, correspondence, and supporting documentation. Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, declarations, discovery, and other court filings. Assist with preparation for hearings, depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials. Coordinate court filings, service of process, calendaring, and communications with opposing counsel, clients, experts, and courts. Assist with discovery management, including organizing financial records and other case-related documentation. Handle confidential and sensitive client information with professionalism and discretion. Communicate regularly with clients and provide responsive, polished customer service. Assist attorneys with matters involving custody, support, property division, domestic violence, and other family law issues. Maintain organized electronic and physical case files and ensure attorneys remain informed of upcoming deadlines and case developments. Work collaboratively with attorneys and other legal professionals in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. Qualifications 7 years of legal assistant experience, with substantial experience specifically in family law. Strong knowledge of California family law procedures and court filings. Experience supporting attorneys through litigation, mediation, settlement, and/or trial. Strong understanding of family law pleadings, discovery, calendaring, and case management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines. Comfortable working with high-conflict and sensitive family law matters. Strong judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information. Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a close-knit legal team. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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