Administrative Assistant

The Hughes Group is a boutique law firm that handles family law, civil rights and select criminal matters. A large part of our practice includes teaching fathers how to win in court and we do this through The Father’s Advocate, a digital think tank dedicated to making fathers’ rights and resources more accessible. We are seeking a reliable, organized and passionate Administrative Assistant to support daily operations for both the law office and the digital think tank.

This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, strong writer, proactive, and comfortable handling a mix of administrative, online research and event coordination responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide general clerical and administrative support, including answering phones, managing calendars, and organizing digital files.
• Assist with drafting, formatting, and organizing documents and correspondence.
• Support the attorney with case management tasks and client communication.
• Coordinate programming and activities connected with The Father’s Advocate initiative, including scheduling events, arranging logistics, and confirming participation.
• Develop and propose relevant legal topics, issues, and discussion points for workshops, meetings, or client engagement events.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings with clients, guests, speakers, and community partners.
• Maintain client records and ensure timely follow-up on pending tasks.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and prospective clients.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications :

• Previous office or administrative experience required.
• Legal assistant or law office experience strongly preferred.
• Strong customer service,  communication skills, and social media navigation.
• Experience planning or coordinating events is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and work independently.
• Proficiency with standard office software.