Managing Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

A well-established law firm expanding into North Carolina is offering a ground floor opportunity as the Senior Attorney skilled in Family Law to open their Charlotte office! Join a law firm that values compassion and individuality, guiding clients through unique family law matters with empathy.

If you want to make a real impact and are passionate about advocacy and client service, we want to hear from you!

The Firm offers exceptional legal staff, advanced technology, and world-class marketing and client retention systems that will support you to expand the family law practice.

Why Join this Firm?

The law firm is mission-driven firm fosters a collaborative, values-based culture where every team member's voice matters. They are a firm that believes all learn from each other: the partners can learn as much from their valued paralegals as the associates can from the administrative team, and vice versa.

You would need to bring:

• Extensive NC Family Law attorney experience;
• JD from accredited law school;
• Litigation and trial experience;
• Active North Carolina Bar license;
• Ability to manage associate attorneys;
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
• Compassionate, client-focused work ethic; and
• Ownership mindset and drive to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Lead family law cases from intake to trial or resolution: divorce, custody, support, alimony, and paternity.
• Litigate family law cases from inception to settlement or trial.
• Meet divorce clients with empathy and strong advocacy.
• Develop strategic case approaches through thorough research and analysis.
• Draft legal pleadings, motions, briefs, and court documents.
• Explain complex legal issues and support clients throughout their domestic relations case.
• Advocate for clients in family law court, mediations, and depositions.
• Negotiate and finalize settlements.
• Stay abreast of family law statutes and case law.
• Collaborate with a dedicated, supportive legal team.
• Consistently deliver results and meet deadlines, communicating case statuses to the partnership on a regular basis.

Benefits & Compensation

• 401(k) with company match
• Health Insurance 100% paid for the employee
• Competitive base salary plus incentives
• Opportunity for expansion and growth

Compensation

Base salary $140,000 - 170,000, plus bonus and incentive opportunity and future leadership of an expanding office. Complete and total back office support and proven marketing system provided. A comprehensive benefits package and retirement plan are offered.