Meet Your Paralegal

Kayla McCartney Hughes

Hi, I’m Kayla McCartney Hughes, founder of Hughes Legal Support LLC. I provide professional paralegal services exclusively to licensed attorneys, offering reliable support to help keep cases moving forward efficiently and ethically.

I hold an Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies and am currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Professional and Legal Studies at Coastal Carolina University. From the very beginning of my studies, I discovered my passion for the legal field , I enjoy the challenge of problem-solving, the precision of legal research, and the satisfaction of knowing my work supports attorneys in advocating for their clients.

I have built valuable hands-on experience working in a government legal office, where I assisted attorneys with discovery coordination, subpoenas, legal filings, trial preparation, and direct communication with opposing counsel. In addition to litigation, I also have exposure to civil law matters across multiple states, including:

  • Preparing and responding to third-party formal requests for information

  • Requesting and reviewing title searches

  • Drafting legal documents

  • Conducting legal research for documents such as wills, deeds, land records, marriage licenses, divorce records, and more.

  • Emailing and corresponding with opposing counsel

  • Assisting attorneys with e-filing and managing procedural documents

  • Maintaining numerous attorneys’ schedules for hearings, meetings, deadlines, and other important dates

  • Working with government agencies across the country to obtain records, coordinate requests, and support case preparation

I am also certified in numerous legal research platforms and software programs, including:

  • Legal Research Platforms: LexisNexis, Westlaw, Casemap

  • Document & Case Management: Litera Workshare, iManage, NetDocuments, DocuSign

  • Productivity Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Google Workspace, OneNote

  • And more; ensuring I can quickly adapt to the systems and tools your office uses

Outside of work, I am a dedicated mom who values balance, persistence, and lifelong learning. My family inspires me daily to keep advancing in my legal career while staying grounded and committed to excellence.

At Hughes Legal Support LLC, my mission is simple: to provide attorneys with dependable, detail-oriented paralegal services so they can focus on what they do best, advocating for their clients.