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.
Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.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. xrczosw
- Willingness to work overtime as needed.
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