Experienced Family Law Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a meticulous, people-first paralegal who finds deep satisfaction in helping clients? Do you thrive in a stable, team-oriented environment with clear processes, collaborative colleagues, and no internal competition? If you’re looking for a role where your precision and care directly protect families navigating one of life’s hardest chapters, we’d love to meet you.

Triangle Smart Divorce is a values-driven family law firm in Cary, NC. We’re not your typical law firm — we’re systems-minded, data-driven, and genuinely committed to reducing drama for the families we serve and the team members who serve alongside us.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

Collaborative Team

• Join a supportive team that lifts each other up — no internal competition, just shared success.

Clear Expectations

• You'll always know what great looks like. Systems, processes, and leadership keep ambiguity out of your day.

Real Compensation

• $60,000 – $100,000 + 100% employer-paid health insurance, HSA contributions, and a robust benefits package.

Grow With Us

In-house workshops, personal development support, and 1-on-1s with firm leadership.

Meaningful Work

Your precision and care directly protect families navigating one of life's hardest transitions.

Life Outside Work

Flexible scheduling, 3 weeks PTO, paid holidays, paid maternity and paternity leave, and a family & fur-baby friendly culture.

Want to know what it is like to work at Triangle Smart Divorce? Hear what our employees have to say!

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HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter that tells us:

• What you believe it takes to be an exceptional Paralegal
• What you’re looking for in your next role and why you think you’d be a strong fit at Triangle Smart Divorce

FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• $60,000 – $100,000 yearly compensation
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Employer pays 100% of Health Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Employer contributions to HSA Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employer-paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible work schedule
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Casual dress code
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Family & fur-baby friendly environment

Plus: Lots of additional perks!

$60,000 - $100,000 yearly + generous benefits package

THE ROLE

This position is built for someone who takes pride in repeatable excellence. You’ll work at a steady, purposeful pace — following well-defined processes, managing details with care, and supporting clients through emotionally complex legal matters with professionalism and compassion.

You won’t be guessing what good looks like. Our systems, training, and team will give you everything you need to succeed — and leadership is always accessible when you need guidance.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Communicate with clients and other parties to provide updates and gather information with empathy and clarity
• Draft pleadings, including Complaints, Motions, Discovery Requests, Subpoenas, Orders, and Affidavits under attorney guidance
• Review and organize financial documents; prepare spreadsheets and Financial Affidavits
• Maintain client files with meticulous accuracy and attention to detail
• Schedule hearings, mediations, depositions, and arbitrations
• File pleadings with the Court and communicate with the Family Court as needed
• Track, monitor, and calendar all court filings and deadlines
• Interview witnesses and prepare summaries
• Prepare trial and mediation materials alongside the legal team
• Participate in all aspects of a family law case

WHO YOU ARE

Based on the characteristics we’ve found critical to success in this role, our ideal candidate is:

• Meticulous and detail-oriented — you check your work, then check it again
• Patient and conscientious — you take pride in polished, high-quality output
• Collaborative and harmony-seeking — you want to be part of a team, not compete with one
• Steady and process-driven — you follow established systems and rarely need to improvise
• Compassionate and professional — you communicate with warmth and precision, especially with clients in distress
• Responsive to direction — you take feedback well and use it to grow

• NC State Bar Certified Paralegal — required
• Bachelor’s Degree — required
• Prior Paralegal experience required; prior family law experience strongly preferred
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Strong legal research and writing abilities
• Ability to handle sensitive client situations with empathy and discretion
• In-person availability at our Cary, NC office — this is not a remote position

We specialize in helping people make smart decisions that lead to better results for all involved, whether you are starting a relationship, ending a relationship, or are already divorced.

We work hard but have fun along the way. Our tagline, “Not your typical law firm,” applies to our workplace, too. We push boundaries, actively market our Firm, and only work with clients who align with our values. We encourage our employees to have a life outside work, believing well-rounded lives make us all more successful.

We’re a data-driven firm that loves systems. We focus on causes that lead to effects, using systematic hiring, onboarding, and training processes to help you succeed. Once hired, you’ll undergo rigorous training to learn about the Firm’s policies, systems, and procedures. But training doesn’t stop there—we offer in-house workshops, support personal development, and provide opportunities for continued learning and growth.