TRIANGLE SMART DIVORCE
Reducing Drama. Protecting Families. • Cary, NC
Family Law Paralegal
Full-Time • In-Person • Cary, NC • $55,000 – $95,000 + Full Benefits
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 protects 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
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Collaborative Team
Join a supportive team that lifts each other up — no internal competition, just shared success.
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Clear Expectations
You'll always know what great looks like. Systems, processes, and leadership keep ambiguity out of your day.
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Real Compensation
$60K–$100K + 100% employer-paid health insurance, HSA contributions, and a robust benefits package.
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Grow With Us
In-house workshops, personal development support, and monthly 1-on-1s with firm leadership.
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Meaningful Work
Your precision and care directly protects families navigating one of life's hardest transitions.
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Life Outside Work
Flexible scheduling, 3 weeks PTO, paid holidays, paid maternity and paternity leave, and a family & fur-baby friendly culture.
FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE
· $60,000 – $100,000 yearly compensation
· Employer pays 100% of Health Insurance
· Employer contributions to HSA Plan
· Three weeks of paid time off
· Paid holidays
· 401(k) Retirement Plan
· Employer-paid Short & Long Term Disability
· Employer-paid Life Insurance
· Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
· Flexible work schedule
· Casual dress code
· Family & fur-baby friendly environment
Plus: monthly 1-on-1s with firm leadership, ongoing in-house workshops, and lots of additional perks!
THE ROLE
This position is built for someone who takes quiet 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 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
QUALIFICATIONS
• NC State Bar Certified Paralegal — required
• Bachelor’s Degree — required
• Prior paralegal experience required; 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
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
Want to hear what it’s like to work here from the people who actually do? Watch our team video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z26Cyftznq4