Posted 05/05/2026
Job Number: 16520
Senior Family Law Legal Assistant
Cupertino, California • Remote
Industry: Legal Services
Job Category: Legal
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $25 - $40 / Hourly
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Job Description
Position Title: Senior Family Law Legal Assistant
This role is essential in providing high-level support to attorneys specializing in family law. The Senior Family Law Legal Assistant will manage a diverse caseload, ensuring that all client interactions are handled with professionalism and care. The position requires a seasoned legal assistant who can anticipate the needs of attorneys and clients alike. Challenges may arise from the nature of family law cases, which often involve emotionally charged situations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate a strong commitment to client service. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing firm that values employee satisfaction and work-life balance.
Salary Range: $25.00 – $40.00 / Hour DOE
Responsibilities:
- Support two attorneys with a caseload of approximately 40 cases each
- Assist with client communications and manage administrative tasks
- Check and record billable hours
- Prepare retainer agreements and fill out necessary forms
- Upload documents and manage client portals
- Schedule calls and assist with receptionist duties
- Ensure timely and accurate handling of tasks without calendaring or E-filing
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm setting
- At least 5 years of experience in family law
- Fluent in Mandarin
- Strong computer skills
- Desire to remain in a legal assistant role long term
- Experience working in Silicon Valley is preferred
- Limited career history with 2-3 employers is preferred
- Familiarity with Santa Clara courts is preferred
- Trial experience is preferred
- Supervisory or managerial experience to train junior legal assistants is preferred
Benefits:
- 401K with a 3% match, eligible after one year
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- PTO: 2 weeks for the first two years, 3 weeks thereafter
- 10 paid holidays including a birthday off
- Life insurance coverage
- Work from home stipend of $125 per month
- Health and wellness stipend of $125 per month
If you are a Senior Family Law Legal Assistant looking to take the next step in your career, apply now! #LI-AS1 #LI-BM1
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