Administrative Assistant - Law Office - Family Law

FurstStaffing; Davis (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional environment

Growth opportunities

Legal-office experience

Job summary

FurstStaffing is seeking a dependable, organized administrative assistant to support attorneys and paralegals in a busy family law office. This full-time role runs Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with some schedule flexibility and pay between $20 and $28 per hour based on experience.

Key duties include answering calls, scheduling and calendar management, preparing basic legal documents, filing, and maintaining confidential client records.

Qualifications

• Prior administrative, clerical, or secretarial office experience.
• Excellent telephone, communication, and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• A high level of accuracy and follow-through.
• Dependability, professionalism, and a positive work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Comfort with technology and office software.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls professionally and assist clients.
• Schedule appointments and manage calendars.
• Prepare and process basic legal documents and correspondence.
• Scan, file, organize, and maintain client records.
• Handle mail and general office paperwork.
• Provide administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
• Support paralegal and senior legal assistant with daily tasks.
• Maintain accurate and organized records.
• Handle confidential client information with discretion.

Skills

Administrative experience

Telephone skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Team player

Tech-savvy

Multitasking

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Office software

Job description

A busy family law office seeks a dependable, organized administrative assistant to provide clerical and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals. The role is full-time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with some schedule flexibility, and pays $20-$28 per hour based on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Answer incoming calls professionally and assist clients in a courteous and helpful manner.

• Schedule appointments and manage calendars.

• Prepare and process basic legal documents and correspondence.

• Scan, file, organize, and maintain client records.

• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and general office paperwork.

• Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys, paralegals, and other legal staff.

• Provide strong day-to-day support to the paralegal and senior legal assistant.

• Maintain accurate and organized records.

• Handle confidential client information with professionalism and discretion.

• Assist with other administrative duties as needed to support the office.

Qualifications:

• Previous administrative, clerical, secretarial, or professional office experience.

• Excellent telephone, communication, and customer service skills.

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

• A high level of accuracy and follow-through.

• Dependability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.

• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.

• Comfort learning and using technology, computers, and office software.

• The ability to take direction, prioritize responsibilities, and manage multiple tasks.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation of $20-$28/hour+, based on experience and qualifications.

• Professional, welcoming, and supportive work environment.

• The opportunity to work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff.

• Valuable experience in a professional legal setting.

• An opportunity to grow your administrative and legal-office skills.

You have strong organizational and detail-oriented skills. You excel at professional phone etiquette and client service. You thrive in a fast-paced legal office environment