Family Law Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant to Matrimonial Partner

National law firm is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to directly support the Executive Partner of their Family Law/ Matrimonial Department in Brooklyn.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal professional to play a key role in a busy and high-profile practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain detailed attorney calendars in Outlook, including scheduling internal and external meetings, court dates, and appointments.

Provide high-level administrative support, including coordinating meetings and conference calls, organizing paper and electronic files, and managing photocopying, scanning, and printing needs.

• Assist with the preparation, service, and filing of pleadings, discovery documents, subpoenas, and other litigation materials.

• Draft, edit, format, and proofread letters, memos, and legal documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Compose and manage routine correspondence and professional email communications.

Handle administrative processes such as requesting conflict checks, opening new client matters, and submitting internal approvals.

• Support the Executive Partner with additional tasks and ad hoc projects as needed, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Minimum of 5+ years of experience providing legal administrative support, preferably in a family or matrimonial law practice.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

• Matrimonial law experience is a strong plus.

• Proactive, highly organized, and capable of anticipating needs and managing multiple priorities.

• Strong client service orientation with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Technologically proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• The ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and all levels of staff.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, PTO, and many more!

Salary to 105,000 + OT + bonus