Experienced Family Law Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Do you want your work to matter—every day?

At North Georgia Family Lawyers, we guide clients through divorce, custody, support, and high-stakes property disputes with skill, urgency, and compassion. Clients are often in one of the most difficult seasons of their lives. Our job is to help them feel supported, protected, and positioned for a stronger future.

We’re hiring a Paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. Spanish/English bilingual ability is strongly preferred—but not required. This role is built for a legal professional who takes ownership, moves cases forward, and holds themselves to elite execution standards.

Who will thrive here

We’re not looking for someone who needs constant direction. We’re looking for a paralegal who can step in, take ownership, and perform at a high level in a busy practice.

The right candidate is:

• Experienced in family law and/or civil litigation, including trial preparation
• Organized, responsive, and detail-driven
• Able to manage deadlines and priorities without heavy supervision
• Comfortable with high standards, fast execution, and clear expectations
• Professional with clients, attorneys, court staff, and opposing counsel
• Motivated by results, service, and continuous improvement
• Spanish/English bilingual (preferred) with strong professional communication skills
• If bilingual: able to communicate clearly with Spanish-speaking clients and families
• If not bilingual, confident, polished English communication is required

$55,000 - $76,000 yearly

Conduct and follow through the discovery process by:

• Drafting discovery requests and responses
• Drafting discovery correspondences
• Drafting subpoenas
• Draft Motions and Pleadings
• Following up with Clients for discovery materials
• Following up with Clients for discovery needs
• Working with attorneys to ensure all of the information required for the success of the case is obtained
• Assist with the development of checklists and workflow systems
• Follow up with Legal Assistants to ensure Motions hearings are requested and calendared
• Prepare case documents
• Prepare Motion and Trial Exhibits
• Prepare Motion and Trial Notebooks
• Maintain accurate billing
• Conduct filings, including electronic filing in State and Federal Courts
• Conduct legal research
• Ensure case documents are maintained in the electronic database and client files
• Regularly conferring with the Attorney and Legal Assistant to efficiently and effectively administer cases

This role is likely a fit for you if you are:

• Experienced in family law practice and litigation support
• Professional, composed, and highly effective in client communication
• Exceptionally strong in document preparation, organization, and detail management
• Fluent in the operational tools that keep a legal practice moving efficiently
• Reliable, adaptable, and calm in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to handle whatever the role requires, from substantive legal support to administrative execution
• A proactive contributor who identifies issues early and helps drive solutions
• Motivated by meaningful work and high standards of service

Why Join Us?

At North Georgia Family Lawyers , we believe the first client conversation sets the standard for everything that follows. We are building a high-caliber team of professionals who combine emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and exceptional communication to help prospective clients take decisive action during some of the most important moments of their lives.

This is not a transactional role. It is a high-impact opportunity for someone who can build trust quickly, communicate value with confidence, and elevate the client experience while contributing directly to firm growth.

We offer a performance-driven, high-expectation environment where excellence is recognized, strong results are rewarded, and meaningful contributions matter. For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to join a respected, growing firm and play a critical role in its continued success.