Administrative Assistant for a Family Law Firm

Position Summary
The Family Law Administrative Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to family law attorneys and legal staff. This role is responsible for managing client communications, maintaining case files, scheduling appointments, and ensuring the smooth daily operation of the family law practice. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, compassionate, and able to work effectively in a confidential and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal professionals handling family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence cases.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic client files.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule client meetings, mediations, court appearances, and deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and external agencies in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and other inquiries.
• Assist with client intake processes and gather required documentation.
• Prepare and submit court filings, both electronically and in person, as required.
• Monitor case deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Process mail, maintain records, and perform general office administrative duties.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any family law experience?

Experience:

• Clio data software: 1 year (Required)
• law firm: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $50,000