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Legal Assistant - Family Law
$55,000 - $70,000/Yr
NPAworldwide - Morristown, NJ
posted 3 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Onsite - Morristown, NJ
Administrative and Support Services
About the position
The Legal Assistant position at a well-established family law firm involves providing essential administrative and clerical support to attorneys. The role is focused on managing office operations, maintaining client files, and ensuring timely communication with clients and legal entities. This position is integral to the firm's operations, supporting attorneys in delivering high-quality legal services to families in need.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and clerical support to the Managing Attorney and Associates
- Manage the office calendar, including scheduling and monitoring deadlines
- Handle incoming calls and communicate with clients, law offices, and courts
- Maintain client systems and files (both hard copy and electronic)
- Format and process legal documents, including filings via JEDS
- Handle office duties such as ordering supplies and managing building-related tasks
- Prepare mail packages, scan documents, and make copies
- Support attorneys by ensuring tasks are completed promptly and accurately
Requirements
- 1+ years of recent legal administrative assistant experience in family law
- Knowledge of New Jersey e-courts and legal processes
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
