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Legal Assistant – Divorce & Family Law
DRV Law | Beacon, NY
Looking for a law firm where you’re more than just a number? Come join the DRV Law team!
DRV Law is a growing divorce and family law firm with a busy, close-knit Beacon office. We work hard for our clients, support one another, and believe that a great workplace should feel a little like family, too.
We’re looking for an organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Legal Assistant who enjoys being part of a team, can keep multiple cases moving at once, and genuinely cares about providing excellent service to clients.
If you’re someone who likes checking things off your list, staying one step ahead, and knowing that your work makes a difference, you may be a great fit for our team!
What You’ll Do
📂 File & Case Management
- Open new files and create physical and digital file folders
- Prepare Open File Memos for supervising attorneys
- Maintain client digital and paper files
- Prepare and file Notices of Appearance
- Request copies of court filings
- Draft and send Financial Disclosure Affidavits and Statements of Net Worth
- Create files for existing Supreme Court matters from NYSCEF
- Scan, save, and organize client documents
- Maintain and update case/active file list
- Coordinate with clients to gather necessary information, maintain communication, and provide updates on case progress
⚖️ Court Preparation & Follow-Up
- Assemble and organize files and documents for court appearances
- Transcribe Court Notes/Activity Sheets
- Calendar court appearance dates, reminders, and submission deadlines
- Notify clients of upcoming court appearances
- Scan, save, and distribute Court Activity Sheets and court documents
- Order transcripts
- Prepare and process adjournment requests
📑 Case Documents & Discovery
- Organize discovery materials
- Save and distribute NYSCEF filings
- Save and distribute eNotify filings
- Request certified copies of Subpoenaed documents
- Assist with printing and compiling trial notebooks
- Organize and manage case documents including preparing trial exhibits
📞 Scheduling & Client Communication
- Schedule consultations, settlement conferences, mediation sessions, and depositions
- Communicate with clients via telephone
- Communicate with attorneys and coordinate case needs
- Help keep attorneys and clients informed and on schedule
- Handle administrative tasks including billing, timekeeping, and maintaining case management system
What We’re Looking For
You might be our person if you are:
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Dependable and proactive
- Comfortable managing multiple cases and deadlines
- A strong communicator
- Professional, friendly, and compassionate with clients
- Comfortable working independently while being a team player
- Someone who takes pride in doing things correctly and following through
- Experienced in a legal office environment
- Familiar with NYSCEF and New York court procedures
Family law experience is a plus, but the right attitude, work ethic, and organizational skills are just as important.
❤️ Why You’ll Love Working at DRV Law
We believe our employees are our greatest asset. We’re committed to creating a supportive, family-oriented workplace where people work hard, help each other, and enjoy the people they work with.
Our benefits include:
✓ Health Insurance
✓ Dental Insurance
✓ Vision Insurance
✓ 401(k)
✓ Health Savings Account
✓ Life insurance
✓ Bonuses
✓ Supportive, Family-Oriented Workplace
✓ Opportunities to Grow
Come Work With Us!
If you’re looking for a position where you can build your career, work with a great team, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients, we’d love to hear from you.
📍 Location: Beacon, NY
💼 Position: Legal Assistant
⚖️ Practice Area: Divorce & Family Law
$45,000-$55,000
Send us your resume and tell us a little about yourself. We can’t wait to meet you!
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000