Legal Assistant - Family Law

JobotWake Forest, NC

$50,000 - $55,000 / year

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Compensation

$50,000-$55,000/year

Job Description

Hybrid + 100% Medical & Dental Premium Coverage + 401(k) MatchThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Katie GriffithAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per yearA bit about us:We are a family law firm representing clients in North Carolina.Why join us?

Competitive Salary
Hybrid Schedule
100% Premium Coverage - Medical & Dental
401(k) Match
Profit Sharing

Job DetailsWe are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our firm in Durham or Wake Forest.You will provide direct support to attorneys and paralegals in all aspects of family law cases. May also include some estate planning work. This includes drafting and organizing legal documents, managing calendars and deadlines, communicating with clients, and ensuring the smooth flow of administrative and case-related tasks throughout the firm.The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience working in family law.Responsibilities:

Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
File documents electronically with state and local courts (experience with e-filing systems preferred).
Maintain and organize client case files, both physical and digital.
Manage attorney calendars and schedule consultations, hearings, and court appearances.
Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
Assist in client intake and document collection.
Track case deadlines and ensure attorneys are prepared for upcoming matters.
Support billing, data entry, and time tracking as needed.
Provide general administrative support, including answering phones, scanning, and managing mail.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably in family law.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with excellent attention to detail.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and familiarity with legal case management software (e.g., MyCase, Clio, or similar).
Knowledge of North Carolina family law procedures and e-filing systems preferred.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism with sensitive information.
A proactive, client-focused mindset with a positive, team-oriented attitude.
Is a notary or is able to become one promptly before or after hire

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy

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