Legal Assistant - Family Law

Actively interviewing - APPLY NOW!! Legal Assistant - Family Law 📍 Harrisburg, PA | Full-Time | In-Office 💰 $60,000 (for 5+ years of relevant support experience) A well-established family law practice in Harrisburg is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling a broad range of domestic relations matters. This role requires strong organizational skills, court familiarity, and the ability to manage sensitive casework with professionalism and care.

What You'll Do:

• Support attorneys in family law matters including divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child custody, and adoption
• Assist with mediations, depositions, and settlement conferences
• Prepare for trials and appeals, including organizing documentation and exhibits
• File court documents and manage deadlines, calendars, and docketing updates
• Work with Common Pleas Court and Superior Court filings and procedures
• Coordinate with Orphan's Court, Prothonotary's Office, and Children & Youth Services
• Assist with welfare proceedings and related family court matters
• Communicate and collaborate with judges' offices and court personnel as needed
• Provide general administrative and legal support to attorneys
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive family matters with discretion

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of legal assistant or litigation support experience (family law strongly preferred)
• Strong familiarity with Pennsylvania court systems and procedures
• Experience with trial preparation, mediation, and deposition support
• Highly organized with strong attention to deadlines and detail
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
• Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to ask clarifying questions when needed

Why This Role:

This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative family law team where your experience will directly support meaningful and high-impact legal work. Salary commensurate with candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. How to

Apply:

Email your resume to: jackie.tucker@gogpac.com

Phone/Text:

(605) 305-3814