What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Law Paralegal position at Kurtz & Blum, PLLC?
Title: Senior Family Law Paralegal
Salary: $60,000 - 75,000 annually, based on experience
Location: Raleigh, NC
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About Kurtz & Blum, PLLC
As a small, tech-forward law firm that values teamwork, transparency, and exceptional client care, we work collaboratively to support clients across various practice areas, combining efficiency with empathy in everything we do. We pride ourselves on maintaining a balanced, communicative, and professional environment where every team member plays an important role in client success.
We are seeking a seasoned Family Law Paralegal who is passionate about supporting clients through complex and often sensitive legal matters, and is excited to take ownership of case management, draft critical legal documents, and play a key role in preparing attorneys for hearings and trials. To learn more, please visit our website: www.kurtzandblum.com.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and optional enrollment for life insurance
- An IRA with a 3% firm match
- 24 total PTO days (accrued vacation sick personal) firm-observed holidays
- Holiday & employment anniversary bonuses
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Opportunities for professional development
- Free parking
Responsibilities
- Draft motions, pleadings, subpoenas, affidavits, orders, and related family law filings
- Prepare attorneys for hearings, trials, mediations, depositions, and custody evaluations
- File documents with state courts and manage all case deadlines
- Organize and maintain case files and manage calendars in Clio/eCourts
- Handle discovery, including collecting, organizing, and uploading materials
- Communicate with clients, court staff, opposing counsel, and third parties
Requirements
- 2 years of family law experience
- Experience drafting family law documents (motions, agreements, withdrawals, NOAs, etc.)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines independently
- Excellent client communication and customer service skills
- Proficiency with case management software (CLIO preferred)
- Notary or willingness to become one
Bonus Experience
- Paralegal certification (preferred, not required)
- Spanish language proficiency
- Experience working within court systems and e-filing platforms
Kurtz & Blum is an equal opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s Raleigh, NC office. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000