V105 - Family Law Legal Assistant
About The Position
The Legal Assistant role at Job Duck offers an opportunity to provide essential administrative and organizational support within a dynamic family law practice. In this position, candidates will help ensure cases move forward smoothly by coordinating client communication, maintaining accurate documentation, and managing key deadlines with precision. They will thrive in a fast-paced environment where empathy, professionalism, and attention to detail all play a vital role in supporting attorneys and clients. Individuals who excel at organization, enjoy serving as a dependable point of contact, and can remain composed while assisting clients experiencing emotional stress will find this role especially rewarding. This position is ideal for someone who values structure, consistency, and meaningful behind-the-scenes impact.
Requirements
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience working in a law firm - Family Law Firm
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- High attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Emotional intelligence and professionalism
- Client-service orientation
- Deadline-driven work style
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience with case management tools (CLIO preferred)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Comfortable interacting with clients in high-emotion situations
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparation logistics for hearings and trials
- Escalate potential deadline risks to supervising attorneys
- Track deadlines, hearings, filings, and important dates
- Document all client communications and case activities in CLIO
- Support billing processes as needed
- Enter time entries related to client communication and administrative tasks
- File and save correspondence and legal documents accurately
- Maintain organized electronic and physical case files
- Maintain and update the Firm Master Task List
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, calls, hearings, and mediations
- Respond promptly to phone and email inquiries
- Serve as an administrative point of contact for clients
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
