Tessie D. Edwards & Associates, P.C.
Lead Senior Family Law Paralegal
Tessie D. Edwards & Associates, P.C., Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Description
Job Description
The Lead Senior Paralegal plays a dual role in both case management and team development. This position is responsible for handling complex family law and criminal law cases while also leading, mentoring, and developing the firm’s paralegal and legal assistant team to ensure excellence in client service and case outcomes.
With 10+ years of family law experience and 3 years of proven training and mentorship success, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing others while delivering exceptional legal support. Compensation:
$85,000 - $105,000 yearly Responsibilities:
Case Management - 60% Manage a personal caseload of complex matters from intake through resolution. Prepare, review, and file legal documents, discovery responses, and trial materials. Maintain direct client communication and coordinate with attorneys to ensure deadlines are met. Conduct legal research and draft substantive pleadings, motions, and correspondence. Ensure accuracy, organization, and timeliness of case deliverables. Team Development & Leadership - 40% Train, mentor, and evaluate paralegals and legal assistants on firm procedures, case preparation, and client communication. Develop and implement standard operating procedures and best practices to improve efficiency and quality. Lead onboarding and continuing education initiatives for support staff. Serve as the point of contact for workflow coordination, quality review, and performance feedback. Foster a collaborative, learning-focused culture aligned with the firm’s GOLD Standards. Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Minimum 7+ years of paralegal experience in
family law . Minimum 3+ years of experience
training and developing
paralegals. Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved institution. Extensive knowledge of
Georgia family law , including court rules, filings, and litigation timelines. Proficiency in legal case management software ( MyCase). Strong writing, communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience supervising a legal support team. Bilingual (Spanish or another language) is a plus. About Company Tessie D. Edwards & Associates P.C. is an established, rapidly growing boutique law firm that assists good people going through bad times as they transition into a better tomorrow. We represent clients with family matters in the Atlanta metro and surrounding counties. Our firm truly values work-life balance and seeks to ensure the work side of things comes with the least amount of stress! We are centrally located in downtown Atlanta in a newly renovated office with an amazing view of the city from the 12th floor, where we focus on getting it done with compassion! We offer an exceptional work environment and a competitive salary with paid maternity and paternity leave, health, vision, disability, and dental insurance, 401(k), and paid parking.
Job Description
The Lead Senior Paralegal plays a dual role in both case management and team development. This position is responsible for handling complex family law and criminal law cases while also leading, mentoring, and developing the firm’s paralegal and legal assistant team to ensure excellence in client service and case outcomes.
With 10+ years of family law experience and 3 years of proven training and mentorship success, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about developing others while delivering exceptional legal support. Compensation:
$85,000 - $105,000 yearly Responsibilities:
Case Management - 60% Manage a personal caseload of complex matters from intake through resolution. Prepare, review, and file legal documents, discovery responses, and trial materials. Maintain direct client communication and coordinate with attorneys to ensure deadlines are met. Conduct legal research and draft substantive pleadings, motions, and correspondence. Ensure accuracy, organization, and timeliness of case deliverables. Team Development & Leadership - 40% Train, mentor, and evaluate paralegals and legal assistants on firm procedures, case preparation, and client communication. Develop and implement standard operating procedures and best practices to improve efficiency and quality. Lead onboarding and continuing education initiatives for support staff. Serve as the point of contact for workflow coordination, quality review, and performance feedback. Foster a collaborative, learning-focused culture aligned with the firm’s GOLD Standards. Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: Minimum 7+ years of paralegal experience in
family law . Minimum 3+ years of experience
training and developing
paralegals. Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved institution. Extensive knowledge of
Georgia family law , including court rules, filings, and litigation timelines. Proficiency in legal case management software ( MyCase). Strong writing, communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience supervising a legal support team. Bilingual (Spanish or another language) is a plus. About Company Tessie D. Edwards & Associates P.C. is an established, rapidly growing boutique law firm that assists good people going through bad times as they transition into a better tomorrow. We represent clients with family matters in the Atlanta metro and surrounding counties. Our firm truly values work-life balance and seeks to ensure the work side of things comes with the least amount of stress! We are centrally located in downtown Atlanta in a newly renovated office with an amazing view of the city from the 12th floor, where we focus on getting it done with compassion! We offer an exceptional work environment and a competitive salary with paid maternity and paternity leave, health, vision, disability, and dental insurance, 401(k), and paid parking.