Family Law Legal Assistant

Family Law Legal Assistant

What You'll Do:

Provide legal and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced environment.

Handle e-filing in Florida State court and manage both physical and electronic filing systems.

Take client calls, manage general correspondence, and handle the intake of potential client calls.

Coordinate meetings, including videoconferences and conference calls.

Manage attorneys' schedules, contacts, and calendars.

Process expense reports, check requests, and vendor invoices.

Enter attorneys' time and maintain, organize, and index all case files.

Assist with client intake, including collecting pertinent information, opening files, and preparing engagement documents.

Follow up on accounts receivable collections.

Manage case calendars and correspond with the court on scheduling.

Assist with document retrieval, review, organization, and production.

Cite-check and edit/revise legal documents.

Prepare and e-file documents at the State level and follow up on all filings.

Assist attorneys and paralegals in preparation for meetings, hearings, depositions, and trials.

Maintain confidentiality of client information. What You'll Bring:

Minimum of 3 years of Family Law experience in a law firm environment.

Strong knowledge of e-filing in Florida State court.

Superior organizational skills and the ability to handle a high volume of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Strict attention to detail and initiative to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Proficiency in MS Teams, Word, Excel, iManage, and other relevant platforms.

Ability to manage and organize information through various firm databases.

Experience with cite-checking and editing/revising legal documents is preferred.

Willingness to assist with trial preparations, including organizing exhibits, witness binders, and demonstratives. Salary:

$70,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience.

We look forward to reviewing your application!