Dynamic Family Law Paralegal — Case Management Pro

Sodoma Law; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodoma Law is seeking a Family Law Paralegal to support attorneys across all stages of family law matters in Charlotte, NC. You will draft and file legal documents, review discovery, and help organize case materials while maintaining strict attention to deadlines and accuracy.

The role emphasizes coordinating case activity, communicating with clients and court personnel, and ensuring efficient progress through hearings and mediations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of family law paralegal experience; significant litigation experience may be considered in lieu of family law experience.
• Knowledge of family law procedures, court processes, and Mecklenburg County Local Rules.
• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other family law documents.
• Experience managing litigation calendars, court deadlines, hearings, mediations, and related case events.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with NetDocuments and Cosmolex preferred; NC Notary Public commission preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of family law matters by coordinating case activity, tracking deadlines, maintaining case files, and helping ensure matters move forward efficiently.
• Draft, review, file, and serve a variety of legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, financial affidavits, and discovery materials while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist with the collection, review, organization, and analysis of discovery, financial records, and case-related information to support legal strategy and case preparation.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and third parties by facilitating communication and providing exceptional client service.
• Prepare exhibits, notebooks, financial summaries, child support calculations, and other materials for hearings, mediations, and trial proceedings.
• Manage calendars, monitor deadlines, maintain case files, and coordinate case activity according to court rules and local procedures.
• Maintain accurate time entries and case records; provide administrative and operational support to the office.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organization

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Education

2+ years family law paralegal experience

Tools

Cosmolex

NetDocuments

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Sodoma Law is seeking a Family Law Paralegal to support attorneys across all stages of family law matters in Charlotte, NC. You will draft and file legal documents, review discovery, and help organize case materials while maintaining strict attention to deadlines and accuracy.

The role emphasizes coordinating case activity, communicating with clients and court personnel, and ensuring efficient progress through hearings and mediations.