About the Position

Jetton & Meredith is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to join our growing Family Law practice in Charlotte, North Carolina.

This position is designed for an attorney with meaningful family law and litigation experience who is comfortable taking ownership of an active caseload, developing case strategy, negotiating with opposing counsel, and representing clients in contested hearings and trials.

Our Family Law team handles matters ranging from divorce and custody disputes to complex equitable distribution, support, domestic violence, and high-asset cases. You will join an established team of attorneys and legal professionals while having the independence to manage your cases and advocate for your clients.

What You'll Do

• Independently manage a caseload of contested and uncontested family law matters from initial representation through resolution

• Represent clients in hearings, motions, mediations, depositions, negotiations, and trials

• Handle matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, post-separation support, alimony, equitable distribution, domestic violence, and other family law issues

• Develop and execute litigation strategies based on the facts, applicable law, and each client's individual goals

• Prepare for and conduct contested hearings and trials

• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, agreements, settlement documents, and other substantive legal filings

• Analyze financial records, discovery, expert materials, and other evidence relevant to complex domestic matters

• Advise clients regarding case strategy, potential outcomes, settlement considerations, and litigation risk

• Negotiate directly with opposing counsel and pursue effective resolutions when appropriate

• Maintain responsibility for case deadlines, preparation, client communication, and overall case progression

• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and other members of the Family Law team

• Maintain a high standard of preparation, responsiveness, professionalism, and client service

Qualifications

Required:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

• Active North Carolina law license in good standing

• Prior family law experience

• Family law litigation and courtroom experience

• Ability to independently manage an active caseload

• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and analytical skills

• Confidence communicating with clients, opposing counsel, judges, and court personnel

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to manage competing deadlines and complex matters

Preferred:

• Experience handling contested family law hearings and trials

• Experience with complex child custody matters

• Experience with equitable distribution, alimony, and support matters

• Experience handling high-asset or otherwise complex divorce cases

• Established knowledge of North Carolina family law and local court procedures

Why Jetton & Meredith?

Jetton & Meredith is a growing North Carolina law firm with deep roots in the Charlotte community. We have built our firm around a straightforward philosophy: work hard for our clients, take ownership of their cases, and provide the level of representation we would want for ourselves and our families.

About the Position

Jetton & Meredith is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join our growing Family Law team in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Our paralegals play an important role in both the management of our cases and the experience we provide to our clients. In this position, you will work closely with family law attorneys and other members of the legal team to manage cases, communicate with clients, prepare legal documents, coordinate discovery, and assist attorneys throughout all stages of a family law matter.

Our Family Law practice handles a wide range of matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, separation agreements, and complex domestic cases.

We are looking for someone who is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

What You’ll Do

As a Family Law paralegal, you will:

• Work directly with attorneys to manage family law cases from intake through resolution

• Maintain organized case files, calendars, deadlines, and task lists

• Communicate regularly and professionally with clients regarding case-related matters

• Draft and prepare correspondence, pleadings, discovery, notices, and other legal documents

• Assist with the preparation and organization of discovery requests and responses

• Review and organize financial records, documents, and other case materials

• Assist attorneys with preparation for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials

• Coordinate scheduling with clients, opposing counsel, courts, mediators, and other parties

• File documents with the appropriate courts and maintain accurate filing records

• Monitor case deadlines and proactively communicate upcoming needs to attorneys

• Maintain current knowledge of assigned cases, including case status, relevant parties, upcoming deadlines, and outstanding tasks

• Accurately record and submit billable time and maintain required case information in the firm's case management system

• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and other team members to provide responsive and efficient client service

What We’re Looking For

• Prior paralegal or legal support experience; 2+ years preferred

• Family law experience strongly preferred

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred, but not required

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to manage multiple cases, competing priorities, and deadline-sensitive projects

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Professional and compassionate approach to client communication

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and effectively use legal practice-management technology

• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative legal team

• Familiarity with North Carolina court procedures and family law filings is a plus

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, qualifications, or duties associated with the role.

Why Jetton & Meredith?

Jetton & Meredith is a growing North Carolina law firm with deep roots in the Charlotte community. We have built our firm around a straightforward philosophy: work hard for our clients, take ownership of their cases, and provide the level of representation we would want for ourselves and our families.