Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

• At least Five (5) to seven (7) years of Family Law experience.
• A fast learner, pro-active professional who can anticipate needs and ask follow-up questions
• Extremely organized, detailed oriented, and ability to work well with strict deadlines
• Very proficient with all Court Rules of Civil Procedure
• Ability to handle heavy and detailed calendars for both Partners and Associates
• Comfortable with profiling documents in Document Management systems
• Excellent communication skills among team members, Court staff and Third-Party vendors.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Open, maintain, and close client files with accuracy in accordance with firm policies.
• Track and manage voluminous deadlines, court hearings, and statutory timelines.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files in NetDocs.
• Answer phones, screen calls, and relay messages accurately and timely. 
• Perform billing entry and timekeeping for attorney review. 
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, email correspondence with accuracy.

Legal Support:

• Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, declarations, subpoenas, stipulations, and settlement agreements.
• File legal documents with courts electronically in Circuit, Appellate and Federal Courts.
• Schedule and maintain court dates, mediation, depositions, and attorney-client appointments.
• Assist in trial preparation, including assembling trial binders, witness lists, and exhibits.

Client Relations:

• Communicate with clients regarding case updates, documentation, and appointments.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when dealing with sensitive family law matters.
• Assist clients in completing the required legal forms (e.g., financial disclosures, declarations of income and expenses).

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Office onsite with potential for hybrid work, based on firm policy.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range: $65k – $77k/year based on experience.

• Benefits may include health insurance, 401(k), PTO.

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