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Raleigh, North Carolina | Direct-Hire Opportunity

Hometown Recruiting is assisting a Raleigh family law firm seeking a highly experienced Family Law Paralegal with at least eight years of relevant experience.

This opportunity is designed for a seasoned paralegal who brings more than technical knowledge to a legal team. The right candidate will offer sound judgment, proactive case management, thoughtful client communication, and the confidence to anticipate what attorneys need before being asked.

If you take pride in being a trusted resource to attorneys, a steady presence for clients, and an experienced contributor whose knowledge makes the entire team stronger, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

After eight or more years in family law, you have developed knowledge that cannot be captured by a simple task list. You understand how cases move, which details require immediate attention, how to prepare attorneys for the next stage, and how to communicate with clients experiencing difficult personal circumstances.

This firm is seeking someone whose experience, ideas, and professional judgment will be recognized and valued. You will have the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of your work while contributing to a collaborative legal team focused on serving clients with care, responsiveness, and professionalism.

As a Senior Family Law Paralegal, you will help bring structure and clarity to complex matters. Your organization and follow-through will keep cases progressing, protect critical deadlines, and ensure attorneys are prepared for negotiations, mediations, hearings, and trials.

You will also play an important role in the client experience by helping clients feel informed, respected, and supported throughout the legal process.

• Provide experienced paralegal support throughout all stages of family law matters

• Manage multiple active cases while maintaining accurate priorities, deadlines, and follow-up

• Anticipate case needs and bring upcoming concerns to the responsible attorney’s attention

• Maintain organized electronic and physical client files

• Review incoming pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and court communications

• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other involved parties

• Protect confidential and sensitive client information

• Help strengthen case-management procedures and support consistent team workflows

• Draft pleadings, motions, complaints, petitions, proposed orders, affidavits, notices, and correspondence for attorney review

• Assist with matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, domestic violence, and related family law issues

• Prepare discovery requests, responses, and supporting documentation

• Review and organize financial records, including tax returns, bank statements, business records, and retirement or investment account information

• Proofread documents carefully for accuracy, formatting, and completeness

• Prepare and file documents through applicable electronic court-filing systems

• Coordinate service of process and confirm compliance with procedural requirements

• Maintain attorney calendars and track hearings, mediations, depositions, trials, and filing deadlines

• Monitor response dates, discovery deadlines, and other important case milestones

• Update calendars promptly when proceedings are continued or rescheduled

• Create reminders and follow-up tasks to keep cases moving forward

• Alert attorneys early when a deadline, missing document, or procedural issue may require attention

• Organize exhibits, evidence, discovery materials, and financial documentation

• Prepare hearing, mediation, deposition, and trial binders

• Develop exhibit lists, case summaries, timelines, and supporting materials

• Coordinate scheduling and logistical details with court personnel and other parties

• Ensure attorneys have complete, organized, and accessible materials before proceedings

• Organize and archive case materials after matters are resolved

• Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients navigating sensitive family matters

• Provide appropriate case-status updates under attorney direction

• Follow up with clients regarding outstanding documents and information

• Help clients understand administrative requirements and upcoming steps

• Route legal questions and requests for advice to the responsible attorney

• Maintain professional boundaries while creating a responsive and supportive client experience

• Communicate with Spanish-speaking clients when bilingual skills are available

• At least eight years of paralegal experience

• Substantial family law experience is required

• Strong knowledge of North Carolina family law procedures, terminology, documentation, and deadlines

• Demonstrated experience managing family law matters from initial filing through resolution or trial

• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents

• Familiarity with electronic court filing and legal case-management systems

• Strong understanding of confidentiality and professional responsibility

• Exceptional organization, accuracy, and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple active matters and changing priorities

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication

• Confidence working independently while collaborating closely with attorneys and support professionals

• Sound judgment when handling emotionally sensitive or high-conflict situations

• Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills are a plus

• Are known as the person attorneys trust with important details

• Think beyond the immediate task and anticipate what comes next

• Can identify potential problems before they become urgent

• Remain calm and organized when several deadlines compete for attention

• Know how to communicate with empathy while maintaining professional boundaries

• Take ownership of your work and follow through without frequent reminders

• Enjoy sharing knowledge and contributing to a stronger legal team

• Want your experience and professional judgment to be appreciated

• Value collaboration, accountability, client service, and respectful communication

• Position: Senior Family Law Paralegal

• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

• Employment relationship: Direct hire with Hometown Recruiting’s client

• Experience required: Eight or more years of paralegal experience, including substantial family law experience

• Language skills: Bilingual English and Spanish capabilities are preferred but not required

• Hiring relationship: Hometown Recruiting is assisting the law firm with its search

Your résumé describes your experience, but it does not tell the complete story. Hometown Recruiting also wants to understand how you manage cases, support attorneys, communicate with clients, and contribute to a legal team.

If you are an experienced Family Law Paralegal ready to bring your knowledge, judgment, and client-first approach to a Raleigh firm, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today and introduce yourself to Hometown Recruiting. All inquiries will be handled confidentially, and there is never a fee for candidates.