Job Description
Job Title: Legal Assistant
Location: On-site, Lawrenceville, NJ
Compensation: $25-30/hr.
Employment Type: Full-time, Temp to Hire
Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Family Law Legal Assistant to support a busy matrimonial and family law practice. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative and organizational skills, experience conducting legal research, and a solid understanding of family law, estate planning, and related civil matters. This role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and provide effective support in a fast-paced legal environment.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9AM-5PM with a 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to attorneys, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments.
- Conduct legal research in family law, estate planning, landlord-tenant matters, and related areas using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other research tools.
- Draft, proofread, and review legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, contracts, and case summaries.
- Maintain and organize case files and legal documents using document management systems such as iManage and PCLaw.
- Perform data entry, document review, and filing in accordance with firm procedures and confidentiality standards.
- Assist with litigation support, including discovery, document preparation, and court filing coordination.
- Support attorneys with case-related projects and other legal administrative tasks as assigned.
Requirements:
- 5 years of legal assistant experience.
- 5 years’ experience in matrimonial and family law required.
- Strong knowledge of legal administrative procedures and law office operations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, NJ Courts e-filing systems, and AbacusLaw case management software.
- Experience using Westlaw and LexisNexis for legal research and case analysis.
- Excellent organizational, proofreading, and document management skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to draft legal correspondence, pleadings, and other case-related documents professionally and accurately.
- Experience with client intake, case file management, and litigation support.
- Strong communication, multitasking, and administrative support skills in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
Interested? Apply Now: https://www.jjstaff.com/apply-now/
For more information regarding this position or other opportunities contact J & J at: Princeton@jjstaff.com or 609-452-2030.
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