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Roseland, CA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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

Employment Type

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