Family Law Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Our growing legal firm is looking for an efficient, organized legal assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist clients and ensure we’re operating efficiently. You’ll assist with the preparation of legal documents, filing documents online or in person, office correspondence, arranging meetings and travel, remind clients of court dates, reminding the team of upcoming deadlines, calmly talk with clients about their cases, keep calendar up to date with court dates and deadlines, keep the attorney on track, communicate with courts for scheduling or to obtain information, communicate with other law offices, process incoming documents from other law offices and courts, ensure status of cases and stages are updated regularly, and contact with vendors as needed. If you have experience in a law firm environment, especially in family law, work well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you.

$17 - $24 hourly

• Assist with the creation of various litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents a needed
• Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly

• Preparation of routine legal documents
• Filing documents online or in person
• Preparing and mailing office correspondence, including certified mail and FedEx
• Arranging meetings and travel,
• Keep the calendar up to date with court dates and deadlines, and remind the team of upcoming deadlines
• Remind clients of court dates and calmly talk with clients about their cases
• Keep the attorney on track
• Communicate with courts and other law offices for scheduling or to obtain information
• Assist in gathering information and documents from clients
• Manage email inbox, triage, and assign as needed to appropriate team member, or respond as needed
• Process incoming documents from other law offices and courts
• Ensure the status of cases and stages are updated regularly
• Contact with vendors as needed

• Candidates should be able to type at least 50 words per minute
• Applicants must have excellent communication skills and organizational skills
• Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products
• Experience with legal software, litigation case management, and docketing programs
• Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment

• Candidates should have superb proofreading skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work in-person at our Brunswick location, 2888 Nationwide Parkway, Ste. 214
• Comfortable with learning new technology and programs
• Completed DISC assessment

LCW Law is a growing family law firm dedicated to guiding clients through divorce, custody, support, and property division with honesty, compassion, and strength.

Who We Are

We are a client-focused team that balances creative resolutions with fierce advocacy. We handle complex family law matters—including high-asset divorces, custody disputes, and interstate parenting issues—always with integrity and care.

Mission & Vision

Our mission is to provide straightforward, results-driven representation that helps families move forward with confidence. Our vision is to empower clients to rise from conflict into new beginnings.

What Sets Us Apart

At LCW Law, we stand out for telling clients the hard truths, offering clear strategies, and ensuring every client feels supported by a team of warriors committed to their future.