Paralegal

Ferretti Search; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

One professional membership paid bythe

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) fees

Job summary

Ferretti Search seeks an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our growing legal team. This role provides comprehensive support to attorneys through all phases of family law matters, from intake through trial preparation, while remaining organized, client-focused, and compassionate in sensitive situations.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of Family Law paralegal experience, strong knowledge of procedures, excellent communication, and solid organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Family Law paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of family law procedures, court filings, legal terminology, and litigation processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Notary Public certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and organize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and case files.
• Assist with case management from intake through resolution.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Conduct legal research, investigations, and fact gathering.
• Schedule appointments, hearings, mediations, and depositions.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and case materials.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure deadlines are met.
• Deliver a high level of client service with professionalism, discretion, and empathy.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Client service

Education

Paralegal certification

Notary Public certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our growing legal team. This role provides comprehensive support to attorneys throughout all phases of family law matters, from case intake through trial preparation. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, client-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism and compassion when working with clients during emotionally sensitive situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and organize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and case files.
• Assist with case management from intake through resolution.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Conduct legal research, investigations, and fact gathering.
• Schedule appointments, hearings, mediations, and depositions.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and case materials.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure deadlines are met.
• Deliver a high level of client service with professionalism, discretion, and empathy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Family Law paralegal experience required.
• Strong knowledge of family law procedures, court filings, legal terminology, and litigation processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Notary Public certification preferred.

Benefits Include:

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• One professional membership paid by the firm
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) fees covered