Family Law Legal Assistant - VIRTUAL (virtual)

$31,200 - $41,600/Yr

Unclassified - Philadelphia, PA

Part-time - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA

About the position

The Family Law Legal Assistant position is a part-time virtual role aimed at supporting attorneys in family law firms. The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting legal documents and assisting attorneys directly, with a preference for those familiar with Pennsylvania law. This role requires a commitment of at least 20 hours per week and involves working independently in a virtual environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents and correspondence for family law cases.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation and management.
• Edit and proofread legal documents for accuracy and clarity.
• Respond to attorney requests in a timely manner during business hours.
• Utilize Microsoft Office programs effectively for document creation and management.

Requirements

• At least paralegal/legal assistant experience in a family law setting.
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience editing PDFs.
• Availability to respond to requests during business hours (9 AM - 6 PM, Monday - Friday).
• Own a laptop and smartphone with broadband internet access.
• Have a quiet location for taking phone calls.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred but not required).
• Experience working in Pennsylvania family law.