Family Law Legal Assistant (Remote)

Ostrovsky Law; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Remote; USD 43,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing family law firm is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Legal Assistant. This fully remote position offers flexibility within a supportive team environment focused on professionalism and empathy. Candidates with 2+ years in family law are preferred, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

100% remote work environment

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunities for growth and professional development

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in family law.
• Experience handling client payments and intake documentation.
• Proficient in legal software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to clients and manage case files.
• Handle intake communication with prospective clients.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and document organization.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Empathy

Education

Certification as a Legal Assistant

2+ years experience in family law

Tools

MyCase

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Ostrovsky Law

Marital & Family Law Attorney at Ostrovsky Law

We are a growing family law firm seeking a detail-oriented, reliable Legal Assistant with experience in family law or litigation. This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to be part of a supportive legal team that values professionalism, efficiency, and compassion.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to lawyer
• Handle communication with clients
• Serve as the first point of contact for potential clients—respond to inquiries, gather background information, and schedule consultations
• Collect and process payments for consultations and retainers
• Maintain case files and manage calendars for court deadlines, hearings, and appointments
• Assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparation and document organization
• Perform general administrative duties as needed
• Ensure smooth running of the office

Qualifications:

• Preferred: 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant for a family law firm
• Acceptable: 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant for another area of law that did litigation
• Comfortable speaking with prospective clients with professionalism and empathy
• Experience handling client payments and intake documentation
• Proficiency in legal software and tools (MyCase, Microsoft Office, Adobe)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Discretion and sensitivity in dealing with confidential family law matters

What We Offer:

• 100% remote work environment
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for growth and continued professional development

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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