Family Law Paralegal

Trueline•Knoxville, TN

2d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

A growing family law firm in Knoxville, TN, is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to support attorneys on divorce, custody, adoption, and dependency and neglect matters. The role pays $55,000-$65,000 plus bonus opportunities, runs on a 37.5-hour Monday-Friday schedule, and includes the full week between Christmas and New Year's off with pay. It's a chance to do meaningful work for children and families alongside attorneys with deep experience in child welfare and complex custody cases. This is an onsite role with great growth opportunity for a skilled family law paralegal. The right person is a seasoned family law paralegal who takes real ownership of their work and can handle sensitive, emotionally difficult case material with steady professionalism. The firm values initiative, encourages new ideas, and is building a team for the long term.

Requirements

3-5+ years of experience as a family law paralegal, including complex cases
Hands-on experience with divorce and custody matters, plus dependency and neglect, adoption, or termination of parental rights cases
Advanced knowledge of family law terminology, court procedures, and filing requirements
The emotional resilience to work professionally with sensitive case materials, including evidence in child abuse and domestic violence matters
Exceptional drafting, organization, and deadline management skills
Strong client communication skills with a compassionate, professional approach
A dependable, self-motivated work ethic and a willingness to go the extra mile
Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to work full-time in the office in Knoxville, TN

Nice To Haves

Tennessee family law experience, including Permanent Parenting Plans and Marital Dissolution Agreements
Experience with Department of Children's Services (DCS) or juvenile court matters
Familiarity with Knox County family and juvenile courts
Experience with Clio Manage
Trial support experience

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and finalize family law pleadings and documents, including divorce filings, custody and parenting plan agreements, financial disclosures, and discovery
Prepare dependency and neglect, emergency custody, adoption, and termination of parental rights filings
Manage case files from intake through resolution, keeping every deadline and filing on track
Prepare and file documents with the court in strict compliance with procedural rules and timelines
Coordinate discovery, including drafting requests, organizing evidence, and preparing witness statements
Conduct legal research and prepare clear summaries to support attorney strategy
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, gathering information and providing updates with professionalism and compassion
Support trial preparation by organizing exhibits, building trial binders, and assisting attorneys with logistics
Track and record billable time accurately and consistently
Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, ethics, and discretion

Benefits

Salary of $55,000-$65,000, depending on experience
Quarterly and/or annual bonus opportunities
Healthcare reimbursement toward health, dental, and vision coverage of up to $6,450 per year for employees and up to $7,500 per year with family coverage
Aflac accident insurance, 100% paid for employees and spouses
All federal holidays paid, plus the week between Christmas and New Year's off with pay
Ten days of PTO per year, accruing from your first day
Time off you've already planned before joining will be honored
A 37.5-hour workweek, Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with rare overtime
Meaningful work protecting children and supporting families through some of life's hardest moments
The chance to learn from attorneys with deep child welfare, custody, and courtroom experience
A collaborative, supportive team that values initiative, ideas, and ownership
A growing firm with real long-term opportunity