Busy Domestic Relations firm is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide critical support to our attorneys. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth administrative operations, including document production, client communication, scheduling, and more. 

Responsibilities

• Support Attorneys with daily tasks
• Answering telephone and directing calls
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and court dates as necessary
• Drafts correspondence, pleadings, notices and motions
• Maintain Attorney calendar
• Daily filing
• Follow-up with clients to collect information and documents
• Coordinate with other staff to schedule meetings for clients to review and sign their estate plan documents
• Representing attorney(s) by communicating and obtaining information, following up on delegated assignments, and knowing when to act and when to refer matters to the attorney(s)
• Address client inquiries in a timely and effective manner
• Assist with other tasks and projects as requested or needed

Qualifications

• Excellent management skills, including being well-organized, diligent at follow-up, self-directed follow-through, and able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
• 3-5 years of law office administrative work experience, preferably with a domestic relations firm
• Strong telephone, typing and computer skills are a must
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Ability to interact professionally and appropriately with co-workers, clients, attorneys, and others
• Must be energetic, well organized, and have the ability to multi-task
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and evaluative skills
• Ability to work for multiple people and seamlessly adapt to each management style
• Familiarity with family law and domestic relations procedure
• Strong attention to detail and proficient proofreading skills