Family Law Legal Assistant

Our busy legal firm is looking for an efficient, organized legal assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist our clients and ensure we’re operating efficiently. You’ll assist with the preparation of legal documents, and handle all office correspondence including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you have experience in a law firm environment, work well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you.Compensation:

$35,000 - $44,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the creation of various litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents a needed
• Schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
• Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines
• Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly
• Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegals

Qualifications:

• Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products
• Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position
• Able to meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Candidates must have worked with legal software, case management, and docketing programs
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary

About Company

About Vasquez Law Firm, PLLC

With more than 35 years of combined legal experience, we know what is at stake, and we know how to get results in a wide range of practice areas. If you are facing a difficult situation, we are ready to put our experience and client-focused approach to work for you and your family.

We help immigrants and their families navigate the legal aspects of immigration, criminal defense, personal injury, and workers' compensation issues in their own language, connecting them with resources to improve their lives far beyond their court cases.

If you have the drive and the skills to contribute to our mission and are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

• Competitive salary performance-based incentives.
• Growth opportunities within the firm.
• Supportive team and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a direct impact on clients’ lives.