Family Law Legal Assistant

DescriptionOur busy legal firm is looking for an efficient, organized legal assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist our clients and ensure we're operating efficiently. You'll assist with the preparation of legal documents, and handle all office correspondence including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you have experience in a law firm environment, work well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you.Responsibilities Assist with the creation of various litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents a needed Schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with outside vendors for events Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegalsQualificationsMUST BE BILINGUAL- ENGLISH & SPANISH Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment Candidates must have worked with legal software, case management, and docketing programs Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary

Created: 2025-03-06