Family Law Legal Assistant

Sodoma Law is a family law firm with 6 offices across North Carolina and South Carolina. Over the years, our practice areas have expanded to include trusts and estates, adoption, mediation, immigration and more. As our areas of practice grow, so does our footprint across the Carolinas.

We are seeking a Family Law Legal Assistant for our Monroe, North Carolina office who can support the day-to-day operations of the firm by drafting legal documents, assisting with document management, file organization, calendaring, trial prep, and other administrative duties.

Our legal assistants are vital to our legal support team. They are highly organized, handle pressure well, understand the importance of deadlines, are comfortable working independently, and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Draft, prepare, file, and serve legal documents such as enclosure memos, motions, and certificates of service, pleadings, etc.
• Perform daily electronic filing and court runs to file/pick up documents from the courthouse and hand deliver documents.
• Assist with trial preparation by creating demonstrative exhibits and pleading notebooks.
• Manage and track case management by updating calendars, organizing client files, and closing case files.

Qualifications:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• 1 year in customer service or related experience
• 1 year in Family Law
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills specifically in high stress and emotional situations.
• Ability to maintain professionalism while showing empathy to all clients.

Outstanding candidates for this position should be:

• Creative and able to think outside of the box.
• Organized
• Energetic
• Problem solvers with the ability to identify solutions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Knowledgeable in Mecklenburg County Local Rules

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, wellness incentive, 401k with an employer match, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, excellent working environment, PTO, and paid holidays.

At Sodoma Law, we have a different way of looking at things. Whether clients need a holistic approach to their case or a gladiator in the courtroom, we serve their needs to get the results they deserve. This kind of advocacy is very special and is the lens through which we do our best work. Candidates who are servant leaders, know their “why” and understand ours: we encourage you to fill out the application form below or contact our in-house recruiter, Aneisha Goffin directly at agoffin@sodomalaw.com or 704.442.0000.

Sodoma Law provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sodoma Law complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the firm has offices. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Family law: 1 year (Required)
• Legal administrative: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person