Legal Assistant

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join a family law practice in Hackensack, New Jersey, where accuracy, discretion, and strong organizational skills are essential. This position supports attorneys handling matrimonial and divorce matters by keeping case activity organized, coordinating key dates, and preparing legal documentation. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-moving office environment and can manage sensitive client information with professionalism.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate attorney schedules, client meetings, court dates, and other time-sensitive commitments to keep matters progressing efficiently.
• Draft letters, notices, and legal documents, including transcription of dictated content with a high degree of accuracy.
• Submit filings to the court and maintain complete, up-to-date case information across all matters.
• Monitor important timelines and upcoming deadlines, helping attorneys stay on track with active cases.
• Maintain organized paper and digital case files so records remain accessible, accurate, and easy to review.
• Reconcile electronic documentation with physical files to ensure consistency across recordkeeping systems.
• Assist with efforts to expand electronic file management as the practice moves away from paper-heavy workflows.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to attorneys handling family law and matrimonial cases.• At least 3 years of experience in a Legal Assistant role, preferably within family law, matrimonial, or civil litigation settings.
• Working knowledge of court filing procedures, including electronic filing and document handling requirements.
• Strong ability to manage calendars, prioritize competing tasks, and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain organized legal records with accuracy.
• Proven ability to handle confidential and emotionally sensitive matters with tact and professionalism.
• Strong typing and transcription skills, including experience preparing documents from attorney dictation.
• Comfortable working in a permanent on-site role in a busy law office environment.