Legal Assistant – Family Law Support

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant to support our family law team. You will help ensure smooth case progression by preparing documents, tracking deadlines, and communicating with clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage documents, deadlines, and client communications with high accuracy.
• Review, proofread, and independently draft legal documents such as petitions, motions, notices, and affidavits.
• Track case milestones, court dates, and required filings, including NYSCEF and Family Court procedures.
• Support the Paralegal in preparing for hearings and trials by gathering information and conducting legal research.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, filing, scanning, and electronic case file organization.
• Schedule client meetings, court appearances, and respond to client inquiries via phone, email, or portal.

Required profile

• Detail‑oriented and highly organized.
• Proactive, able to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with New York family law matters such as divorce, custody, and child support.
• Strong written communication and client service skills.

Required skills

• NYSCEF (New York State Courts Electronic Filing) system
• Legal document drafting
• Legal research

What we offer

• Full‑time remote position with a Monday‑Friday 9 AM‑6 PM EST schedule.
• Opportunity to work with a culturally diverse team and a company recognized as a Great Place to Work.