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Family Law Legal Assistant

Basking Ridge, NJ | Onsite (2 Days Per Week) | Part-Time

Compensation: $30–$35/hour

Trustpoint.One is pleased to partner with a respected family law practice in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, in the search for a Part-Time Legal Assistant. This opportunity is open due to the retirement of a long-tenured employee and offers the chance to join a stable, collaborative team supporting a busy family law practice.

This role is ideal for an organized and detail-oriented legal professional who enjoys client interaction, managing case files, and providing administrative support in a fast-paced legal environment.

What You'll Do:

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys handling family law matters
• Prepare, edit, and format legal documents, correspondence, and court filings
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, hearings, and client appointments
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
• Track deadlines and assist with case management activities
• Coordinate document collection and file maintenance
• Handle general office and administrative tasks as needed

What We're Looking For:

• Previous legal assistant experience, preferably within family law
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Professional demeanor and strong client service skills
• Reliable and self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Schedule:

• Part-time position
• Two onsite days per week in Basking Ridge, NJ
• Flexible schedule options:
• Monday & Wednesday, or
• Tuesday & Thursday

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a well-established family law practice
• Stable opening created by the retirement of a valued team member
• Flexible part-time schedule
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact while maintaining work-life balance

Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations
• Work is generally performed sitting, talking, hearing, and typing
• This is a high-volume screen-based role, requiring constant, prolonged computer usage, including but not limited to: reviewing documents, managing visual content, and attending virtual meetings
• Visual acuity required for computer use, data analysis, and extended reading
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and document handling
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift and carry items weighting up to 30 pounds

Remote Work & Information Security Requirements

Employees in this role are expected to maintain a work environment that supports the protection of confidential, proprietary, and client-sensitive information, consistent with Company policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

To support these obligations, individuals in this role should be able to:

• Maintain a secure and reliable internet connection capable of supporting required systems and applications
• Utilize company-issued or approved technology, including compliance with required security tools (e.g., VPN, multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection)
• Conduct work in a manner that protects the confidentiality of information, including taking reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access, viewing, or disclosure of sensitive materials
• Follow all applicable information security, data privacy, and acceptable use policies as communicated by the Company
• Promptly report any suspected security incidents, breaches, or system vulnerabilities in accordance with Company protocols

Workplace Monitoring & Data Use Notice

To protect client and Company systems, data, and confidential information, Trustpoint may implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, which may include monitoring of Company-provided systems, devices, and networks, consistent with applicable law.

In certain roles, individuals may perform work within client-controlled environments, including client systems, platforms, or physical worksites. In such cases, work activities may also be subject to the client’s applicable policies, procedures, and monitoring practices.

Trustpoint does not control client monitoring practices but expects that any such practices will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws and contractual obligations. Additional information regarding applicable policies will be provided during the onboarding process or prior to assignment, as appropriate.

Client Specific Requirements Notice

Certain roles may be subject to additional client-specific screening, compliance, or credentialing requirements. Any such requirements will be communicated at the appropriate stage of the hiring process and will be administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pay Transparency Notice

Pursuant to applicable law, this position includes a good-faith salary or hourly range at the time of posting. The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

• Trustpoint provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.