Family Law - Legal Assistant

Family Law - Legal Assistant Confidential Roseland, NJ Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $80,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Customer communication Family law case experience Administrative experience Legal administrative experience Organizational skills Law office Clerical experience Full Job Description Join our team! We are looking for someone to contribute to our firm's success and work in our collaborative, friendly environment! Our Firm is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant with a background in Family Law to provide attorneys with administrative and clerical support. The ideal candidate will be motivated, have an excellent work ethic, and be extremely organized and detail oriented. We offer an excellent benefit package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan; life insurance and paid time off. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience. The Legal Assistant will have the opportunity to support the attorneys to enhance the office's effectiveness by handling the following responsibilities: Manage the law office calendar by scheduling and monitoring deadlines Assist with screening and directing incoming calls Communicate with potential new clients Timely and accurate update of client systems Professionally and effectively communicate with clients, law offices, and courts, both verbally and electronically Create, organize and maintain files, both hard copies and electronic files Make copies, scan documents and prepare outgoing mail packages Format and process key legal documents File documents on JEDS Assist with general office duties: ordering office and kitchen supplies, dealing with building management, etc. Contribute to the team by diligently and thoroughly completing assigned tasks, duties, and projects

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2-3 years of legal administrative assistant experience as a Family Law legal assistant is required College degree preferred Familiarity with New Jersey e-courts Satisfactory knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a law office Strong work ethic and ability as a self-starter Computer literacy/proficiency in Microsoft Office Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments while consistently delivering excellent, quality work Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills Must be willing and able to work in a fast-paced office setting The expected base salary is between $50,000 to $80,000. The range provided is the salary that our Firm believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including skills, experience and qualifications. This range is provided in accordance with applicable state pay transparency laws.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Family Law:

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person