Family Law Legal Assistant
Job Description
We currently have an opportunity for a Family Law Legal Assistant with a well-established law firm in the Hackensack, NJ area (zip code -07601). The Family Law Legal Assistant will be responsible for assisting attorneys with all aspects of family law. Knowledge of New Jersey family law is required. This is a hybrid role – five days in the office over a two-week period and the rest from home.
What You'll Love About Working Here:
- Stability and balance: A firm that values quality of life, teamwork, and long-term relationships.
- Engaged environment: You’ll never feel like “just another employee”; your contributions will be noticed and appreciated.
- Teamwork and knowledge-sharing across departments are encouraged and celebrated.
- Excellent compensation and benefits package: The salary range for this position is 80-87K. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, and a matching 401K plan available 6 months from an employee’s start date.
Family Law Legal Assistant Position Responsibilities Are:
- Partner with attorneys on all aspects of family law, including divorce, civil unions, cohabitation, child custody, parenting time, equitable distribution and property settlements, alimony, child support, post-divorce judgment issues, modification of marital agreements, same-sex relationships, adoption, domestic violence, and prenuptial agreements.
- Prepare legal documents, including review and updates, as well as legal correspondence.
- Schedule meetings and maintain and update attorney calendars.
- Respond to client inquiries.
Family Law Legal Assistant Position Qualifications Are:
- Prior experience with family law document preparation.
- Knowledge of financial and legal management principles.
- Highly organized and detail-orientated.
- Anticipate needs; strong self-starter.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and mathematical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a teamwork-oriented, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong technical skills – Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe; specifically with advanced level proficiency in Excel and Word.
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