Legal Assistant - Family Law

Location: Camp Hill, PA

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: Competitive Hourly Rate

Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Package

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About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal Assistant to support a busy legal team within a well-established law practice. This role will primarily support attorneys and paralegals working across Family Law, Civil Litigation, and General Practice matters.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong administrative and communication skills, and enjoy being a key part of a collaborative legal support team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals across multiple practice areas.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including receiving, opening, and distributing mail.
• Prepare, proofread, and transcribe legal correspondence, client communications, and engagement documentation.
• Maintain and organise both electronic and physical client files.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, appointments, meetings, court deadlines, and scheduling requirements.
• Assist with electronic court filings and document management.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, government offices, and other legal professionals.
• Answer and direct telephone enquiries.
• Process expense reports, credit card reconciliations, scanning, filing, and document production tasks.
• Record and maintain attorney time entries and billing information.
• Provide administrative coverage and support to other members of the legal support team when required.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years' experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar legal support role.
• Experience using PACER to access court records, pleadings, and docket information.
• Familiarity with state court filing procedures and county court systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Professional, proactive, and team-oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced legal environment.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Professionalism and discretion
• A proactive and solution-focused mindset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliability and accountability
• A collaborative approach to teamwork
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Exposure to a diverse range of legal matters and practice areas. xrczosw
• Long-term career progression within a respected legal practice.