Paralegal

Marshall & Taylor PLLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Challenging family law matters

Growth opportunities in Charlotte

Professional development and strong팀

Established firm systems and teamwork

Client-focused service

Job summary

Marshall & Taylor, PLLC, is expanding its Charlotte, North Carolina office and seeks an experienced Senior Family Law Paralegal to support a growing practice handling complex domestic matters with precision and professionalism.

The ideal candidate will own cases from intake to resolution, draft pleadings and discovery, coordinate calendars and hearings, and deliver exceptional client service in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a family law paralegal, supporting complex matters.
• Strong knowledge of North Carolina family law procedures, pleadings, discovery, and litigation support.
• Excellent legal writing, proofreading, organization, and document-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to work, anticipating needs, and following assignments through to completion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client interactions.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Comfort using legal technology, case management systems, and standard office software.
• Dependable, accountable work style and client-service focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize case files from engagement through resolution, tracking deadlines, documents, and activities.
• Provide comprehensive paralegal support to attorneys handling complex family law matters.
• Draft, prepare, and organize pleadings, discovery requests and responses, affidavits, financial affidavits, correspondence, and other documents.
• Assist with discovery, including collection, review, organization, production, and responses.
• Prepare for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials; organize exhibits and logistics.
• Maintain calendars, monitor deadlines, and identify upcoming tasks requiring attorney attention.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other professionals.
• Help attorneys stay organized by anticipating needs and following through on assignments.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the firm's case management systems.
• Coordinate with attorneys and team to ensure efficient case management and client experience.
• Contribute to developing the Charlotte office by establishing workflows and high standards.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Client communication

Deadline management

Proactive/ownership

Legal writing

Team collaboration

Tools

Case management systems

Legal research tools

Job description

Senior Family Law Paralegal — Charlotte Office

Marshall & Taylor, PLLC, is expanding into Charlotte, North Carolina, and is seeking an experienced Senior Family Law Paralegal to play an important role in building and supporting our growing practice.

This is an opportunity for a highly organized, proactive paralegal who takes pride in exceptional work, anticipates what an attorney needs, and can manage complex cases with confidence and attention to detail. You will work closely with an experienced family law attorney on sophisticated domestic matters while helping ensure that cases move forward efficiently and clients receive outstanding service.

At Marshall & Taylor, we believe exceptional people, supported by strong systems and a collaborative team, produce exceptional results. We are looking for someone who shares that philosophy and wants to make a meaningful contribution to a growing office.

About Marshall & Taylor, PLLC

Marshall & Taylor is a North Carolina family law firm dedicated exclusively to helping individuals and families navigate some of life's most difficult transitions. Our practice includes complex financial matters, high-conflict custody disputes, and sophisticated divorce litigation.

We have built our firm around a commitment to exceptional legal representation, outstanding client service, professionalism, integrity, and excellence. We invest in our people, value teamwork, and use strong systems to help our attorneys and staff do their best work.

Our Charlotte expansion offers an opportunity to join an established firm while contributing to the development of a growing practice.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• The opportunity to work on sophisticated family law matters with an experienced legal team.
• A meaningful role in the growth and development of our Charlotte office.
• A professional, team-oriented environment that values high standards, accountability, and mutual respect.
• Established firm systems and support designed to help attorneys and staff work efficiently.
• Opportunities for professional development and increased responsibility as the office grows.
• The chance to be part of a firm that takes pride in the quality of its work and the service it provides to clients.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is more than someone who completes assigned tasks. This person takes ownership of a case, stays several steps ahead, and helps the attorney remain prepared and focused. They are organized without needing constant reminders, understand the importance of accuracy and deadlines, communicate effectively, and take pride in making the people around them more effective.

We are looking for someone who wants to be a valued member of a strong legal team and help establish the standards and culture of a growing Charlotte practice.

Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000 yearly

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a family law paralegal, preferably supporting attorneys handling contested divorces, complex equitable distribution, and high-conflict custody matters.
• Strong knowledge of North Carolina family law procedures, pleadings, discovery, and litigation support.
• Excellent legal writing, proofreading, organization, and document-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases, competing deadlines, and changing priorities without losing attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to work, with the judgment to anticipate needs, identify issues, and follow assignments through to completion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally with clients experiencing difficult personal circumstances.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Comfort using legal technology, case management systems, electronic filing, and standard office software.
• A dependable, accountable work style and a genuine commitment to high-quality work and client service.
• Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize case files from initial engagement through resolution, ensuring that deadlines, documents, and case activities are tracked accurately.
• Provide comprehensive paralegal support to attorneys handling complex family law matters.
• Draft, prepare, and organize pleadings, discovery requests and responses, affidavits, financial affidavits, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Assist with discovery, including document collection, review, organization, production, and preparation of discovery responses.
• Prepare for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials, including organizing exhibits, preparing hearing notebooks, coordinating witnesses and logistics, and ensuring materials are ready.
• Maintain calendars, monitor deadlines, and proactively identify upcoming tasks or issues requiring attorney attention.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Help attorneys stay organized and prepared by anticipating needs, following through on assignments, and identifying potential problems before they become urgent.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the firm's case management systems.
• Coordinate with attorneys and team members to ensure consistent, efficient case management and an excellent client experience.
• Contribute to the development of the Charlotte office by helping establish effective workflows, maintaining high standards, and supporting a collaborative team environment.