Family Legal Assistant
We are looking for an experienced family law assistant with strong client relations skills to join the team. The position supports an exceptional family law team and manages the team`s legal practice needs with care and excellence. The successful candidate will be professional, resourceful and able to prioritize work with a consistent focus on customer service. “A legal secretary is a professional who assists lawyers, paralegals and legal executives and is responsible for most of the bureaucratic and administrative tasks of the organization in which they work. Legal secretaries can be hired in private law firms, government agencies, corporations, and non-profit organizations. The schedule of secretaries varies according to lawyers, clients and different areas of practice. A family law legal secretary assists the family law lawyer in all his or her workload. Provide secretarial services for lawyers, prepare legal documents and/or general correspondence from handwritten, dictated or printed copies, maintain records and calendars, schedule appointments and meetings, and arrange travel. A typical family law lawyer can handle cohabitation contracts, prenuptial agreements, paternity applications, and adoptions. Often, a family law legal secretary also meets with clients who are dealing with the harsh reality of domestic violence.
No specific certification is required for a person to become a legal secretary, but the profession is very competitive and many large law firms require it, especially if you want to move forward. Secretaries always work in a busy environment and the ability to handle a heavy workload is critical to success. Very pleasant and good skills for customers and the phone, as well as excellent communication skills are required. Here are some examples of job descriptions for family lawyers: Legal Secretary for Family Law The candidate will assist the team on a range of topics for a long-standing retail clientele. Should have gained experience in the family department of a law firm. Legal Secretary for Family Law The candidate will be responsible for providing full administrative and secretarial support, including contacting clients and answering basic questions, managing a journal, creating documents (using digital dictation), and maintaining filing and record-keeping systems. Strong communication and computer skills are important. The ability to use both audio type and copy type is essential. Knowledge of digital dictation with a large hand is preferred. Family Law Legal Secretary The candidate performs essential secretarial duties, including preparing briefs, preparing documents, dictation, managing the agenda, filing, liaising with clients, proofreading, preparing documents and various other secretarial tasks. Must have extensive experience in family law.
Senior Legal Secretary in Family Law The candidate must have 2+ years of experience as a family law secretary. Experience in partner level support is highly valued. Must also possess great interpersonal skills, great multitasking skills as well as a proactive approach and a friendly attitude in dealing with confidential matters. Family Law Legal Secretary The candidate helps prepare briefs for advisors, participates in the discovery process, drafts correspondence and prepares court documents with your royalty recipients. Work on the general management of files and agendas. Should have 12+ months of experience in family law. Family Law Legal Secretary The candidate will work closely with clients and assist with a variety of family law matters, including complex parenting proceedings, asset and financial settlements, and international affairs. Coordinate events, presentations and travel arrangements.
Should have 5+ years of experience as a family law secretary. Family Law Paralegal The candidate will work closely with the lawyer, this position will be responsible for direct contact and communication with clients, preparation of legal documents and court briefs, organization of client portfolios, analysis of production and discovery documents and financial data. The candidate must have an associate`s degree. Paralegal Certificate – preferred. Working knowledge of court policies and procedures required. Ability to design and analyze discovery documents. Excellent grammar and writing skills required. The ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment, prioritize and properly manage multiple demanding and competing responsibilities while meeting business deadlines. 2+ years of experience as a legal administrative assistant in a law firm or legal department.
Manage and carry out assigned legal tasks in a timely manner or. During a family dispute, the legal assistant may be in contact with court staff and opposing lawyer in order to move the case forward. The opposing lawyer may contact the law firm to arrange a settlement hearing or file motions for investigation. Court staff may contact the paralegal to arrange a pre-trial conference, set a hearing date, or inquire about the status of the case. In the event that a family law matter involves a social worker or a state social worker, legal counsel must be willing to communicate with these individuals throughout the proceedings. The family law clerk should be familiar with the style and format requirements of the district court where the lawyer works. Although the lawyer is responsible for presenting legal arguments and conclusions in written pleadings, he or she may be asked to provide factual information or the procedural history of a particular case. Once a brief or application is completed, the paralegal must file the document by mail, in person or electronically, which is available in a growing number of jurisdictions. The legal assistant also completes family relationship forms, including child support worksheets, financial affidavits, requests for investigations, protection orders, proposed parenting plans, name change applications or deeds. In addition to dealing directly with a legal dispute, a family law legal assistant may also be called upon to perform clerical or secretarial duties for the lawyer.
These tasks may include making copies, sending letters to opposing parties, or editing memoirs for grammar and formatting. The legal assistant may perform other duties in the law firm as needed, including answering the phone, assisting with office administration, or preparing invoices for clients.