Legal Assistant (Remote) – Family Law Firm
We are a small, client\-focused family law firm seeking a reliable and detail\-oriented Legal Assistant to support our team, which includes one attorney and two paralegals. This is a fully remote position requiring strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast\-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and clerical support to the attorney and paralegals
- Manage client communications, including answering calls, emails, and scheduling appointments
- Maintain and organize digital case files and documents
- Assist with drafting and formatting legal documents such as pleadings, correspondence, and discovery
- Coordinate court filings (e\-filing) and ensure compliance with deadlines
- Track case progress and maintain calendars for hearings, deadlines, and client meetings
- Handle intake of new clients and maintain accurate records in case management systems
- Perform general office tasks such as data entry, billing support, and document management
- 4\-5 Billable hours per day.
- Prior experience in a legal assistant or administrative role ( family law experience required)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Proficiency with legal software, Microsoft Office, and remote collaboration tools
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment
- Familiarity with court procedures and e\-filing systems
- Fully remote position
- Collaborative small\-team setting with direct interaction with the attorney and paralegals
- Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to client outcomes in family law matters
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Qualifications:
Work Environment:
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Pay: $24\.88 \- $29\.96 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote