Family Law Paralegal

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a Family Law Paralegal for an urgent temporary opportunity with a law firm in Charlotte, NC.

This role will support a team of attorneys handling family law matters including litigation, mediation, and arbitration. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Position Details

• Location: Charlotte, NC (South End) (onsite)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00 or 8:30-5:30
• Duration: Temporary
• Team: Supporting 3 attorneys within a collaborative firm environment
• Software: MyCase

Key Responsibilities

• Manage case files, deadlines, and court calendars
• Draft pleadings, discovery, financial affidavits, and correspondence
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing consistent communication
• File documents with courts and maintain filing accuracy
• Assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparation
• Track time and support billing processes
• Handle general administrative and case management tasks

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent family law paralegal experience required
• Strong drafting, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently within a small team environment
• Comfortable working with clients in sensitive, high-emotion situations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and e-filing systems (ECF, PACER, etc.)
• Experience with legal billing platforms; MyCase preferred
• Notary Public a plus

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume in Word format. We look forward to working with you!