Family Law Executive Assistant

CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Executive Partner in the Family Law/Matrimonial Department in Brooklyn. The role involves managing the partner's calendar, coordinating meetings and court dates, preparing and filing legal documents, and handling high-level administrative tasks.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in legal admin, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong organization, communication, and multitasking skills to thrive in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience providing legal administrative support, preferably in a family or matrimonial law practice.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proactive, highly organized, and capable of anticipating needs and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain detailed attorney calendars in Outlook, including scheduling internal and external meetings, court dates, and appointments.
• Provide high-level administrative support, including coordinating meetings and conference calls, organizing files, and handling photocopying, scanning, and printing.
• Assist with the preparation, service, and filing of pleadings, discovery documents, subpoenas, and other litigation materials.
• Draft, edit, format, and proofread letters, memos, and legal documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Compose and manage routine correspondence and professional email communications.

Skills

Calendar management

MS Office proficiency

Executive support

Communication skills

Legal admin experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Executive Assistant to Matrimonial Partner

National law firm is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to directly support the Executive Partner of their Family Law/ Matrimonial Department in Brooklyn.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal professional to play a key role in a busy and high-profile practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain detailed attorney calendars in Outlook, including scheduling internal and external meetings, court dates, and appointments.
• Provide high-level administrative support, including coordinating meetings and conference calls, organizing paper and electronic files, and managing photocopying, scanning, and printing needs.
• Assist with the preparation, service, and filing of pleadings, discovery documents, subpoenas, and other litigation materials.
• Draft, edit, format, and proofread letters, memos, and legal documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Compose and manage routine correspondence and professional email communications.
• Handle administrative processes such as requesting conflict checks, opening new client matters, and submitting internal approvals.
• Support the Executive Partner with additional tasks and ad hoc projects as needed, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Minimum of 5+ years of experience providing legal administrative support, preferably in a family or matrimonial law practice.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Matrimonial law experience is a strong plus.
• Proactive, highly organized, and capable of anticipating needs and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong client service orientation with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Technologically proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• The ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and all levels of staff.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, PTO, and many more!