Family Law Assistant New Jersey
Our client a highly respected law firm is seeking a Family Law Assistant to join their Family Law Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and detailoriented professional to provide critical support to attorneys in navigating complex family law cases. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills a clientfocused mindset and a solid understanding of New Jersey family law.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys including calendar management scheduling and deadline tracking
- Handle document scanning emailing and record maintenance for courts and clients
- Facilitate meetings and appointments coordinating schedules and logistics
- Draft legal documents under attorney supervision and conduct investigative research to support case preparation
- Interact directly with clients assisting with efiling court documents and providing caserelated support
- Coordinate court appearances and hearings
- Assist with client billing reports and collections
Qualifications & Required Skills:
- Minimum of five 5 years of experience in family law
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and Kofax
- Excellent word processing and computer skills with strong organizational and timemanagement abilities
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with NJ family law principles statutes codes court processes and rules of court
- Ability to work effectively with clients experiencing personal crises demonstrating patience and professionalism
- Strong multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
- Digital dictation skills and willingness to work overtime if requested
The Perks:
- Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package
- Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
- Supportive peoplecentered work culture that values individual contributions
- Opportunities to participate in philanthropic initiatives and community engagement
- Make a meaningful impact within a toptier family law practice