Family Law Litigation Legal Assistant
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About the Opportunity
A well-established law firm is seeking a highly organized and experienced Family Law Litigation Legal Assistant to join its busy Family Law practice in Vero Beach, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced litigation environment, supporting attorneys through all phases of Family Law matters while delivering exceptional client service.
The firm offers a collaborative team environment, strong leadership support, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the stability of an established legal practice.
Job Responsibilities
The Family Law Litigation Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling Family Law cases.
Responsibilities include:
- Organizing and maintaining physical and electronic client files
- Opening new matters, conducting conflict checks, and closing files according to firm procedures
- Preparing, proofreading, formatting, and editing legal documents from dictation, handwritten notes, and attorney instructions
- Managing attorney calendars, deadlines, meetings, conference room scheduling, and client appointments
- Assisting with billing activities, including time entry, bill revisions, tracking billing deadlines, and invoice distribution
- Maintaining database records and creating reports, charts, and spreadsheets as needed
- Handling incoming and outgoing communications, including client interactions and telephone support
- Supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process while ensuring deadlines and case milestones are met
- Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum of 3 years of Family Law litigation experience
- Previous experience working within a law firm environment
- Strong legal document preparation and proofreading skills
- Experience managing attorney calendars and litigation deadlines
- Knowledge of billing and time-entry processes
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Professional, proactive, and detail-oriented approach
Preferred
- Experience with iManage document management software
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a litigation practice
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000
- Full-time, Direct Hire Opportunity
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Free Onsite Parking
- Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment
- Opportunity to work with a respected Family Law practice
- Hybrid Flexibility with 2 Remote Days per Month
Office Location
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Interested?
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resume to [email protected] or connect with me directly on LinkedIn for a confidential discussion.
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