Family Law Legal Assistant

LHH; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed Pittsburgh-based law firm is seeking a dedicated Family Law Legal Assistant to support experienced attorneys. The role involves managing a busy caseload, preparing legal documents, and assisting with client interactions. This full-time position offers stability and a chance to work in a collaborative, professional environment, appealing to candidates with a proven background in family law.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting attorneys in Family Law.
• Ability to manage multiple active files.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Draft, transcribe, format, and finalize legal documents.
• Conduct new client intake and manage conflict checks.
• Coordinate and calendar hearings, depositions, and trials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Resourcefulness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

iManage

Prolaw

Job description

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Family Law Legal Assistant – Onsite in Pittsburgh, PA

Compensation: $55,000–$65,000, DOE

LHH is partnering with a respected Pittsburgh-based law firm to identify a highly skilled Family Law Legal Assistant. This position will support two experienced attorneys in the firm’s Family Law practice group and requires someone who is organized, proactive, and confident managing a busy caseload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, transcribe, format, edit, proofread, and finalize legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
• Conduct new client intake and manage conflict checks
• File pleadings, including Appearances, Answers, and Motions
• Coordinate and calendar hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials
• Maintain attorney calendars and track all key dates and deadlines
• Organize and send discovery documents
• Support daily administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting attorneys in Family Law
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple active files and shifting priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Resourceful, solution-oriented, and able to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Experience with iManage and Prolaw is a plus

This is a full-time, onsite position offering long-term stability and the opportunity to support high-level attorneys in a collegial and professional environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits: Benefits vary depending on employer

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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