Family Law Legal Assistant

Mandelbaum Barrett PC•Roseland, NJ

15h•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a full-time Legal Assistant to support a Partner in our Family Law practice. This role is fully in-person in our Roseland, NJ office and requires someone who is organized, responsive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities. The ideal candidate is patient, precise, and able to manage frequent revisions and high-volume administrative work.

Requirements

3+ years of family law experience in a law firm environment.
Working knowledge of New Jersey family law procedures and court rules.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word for document formatting and revisions); experience with Kofax or similar tools is a plus.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong drafting and proofreading abilities with a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to handle frequent edits and feedback while remaining organized and accurate.
Professional communication skills and ability to work with clients in sensitive situations.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

experience with Kofax or similar tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide direct daily support managing calendars, deadlines, and scheduling.
Draft, revise, and format legal documents, correspondence, and filings with strong attention to detail.
Transcribe dictation and electronic recordings accurately.
Manage document revisions and edits based on attorney feedback.
Handle e-filing and coordinate with court staff, experts, and opposing counsel.
Communicate professionally with clients regarding document requests and case updates.
Maintain organized case files and track deadlines.
Assist with general administrative tasks, including document management and scanning.
Support billing activities, including preparing draft bills and tracking collections.
Provide backup support to other attorneys as needed.