Family Law Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Our growing law firm is looking to hire a family attorney who is fiercely passionate about representing clients facing one of the most challenging times in their lives. Candidates should be adept at preparing necessary legal documents in connection with prenuptial agreements, initiating and finalizing divorces, alimony, child support/child custody, and real estate. Experience in handling legal issues such as child custody and contested divorces is also a must. If you have a proven record of success both in and out of court, apply now!

Compensation:

$105,000 - $125,000+ yearly depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Help effectively solve legal problems for clients by analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action

• Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, and marital settlement agreements; handle the division of marital assets, judgments, and orders for family law cases

• Attend court proceedings as needed to ensure effective representation of clients

• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to effectively move files through the civil litigation process

• Consult with potential clients to ascertain their needs and decide on the next steps

• Engage in matter management to ensure timely progress in all cases

• Confirm all work is consistently quality-reviewed for case law and written content/clarity

Qualifications:

• Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations
• Undergraduate degree with a legal background and Juris Doctor degree required
• Proven record of success in advocating for plaintiffs and defendants

• Must be licensed to practice law in South Carolina and have 4+ years of family law experience

About Company

Collins Family & Elder Law Group is a fast-growing regional Family and Elder Law Firm with 15 offices in North Carolina and South Carolina. We are looking for members to add to our team who are fierce, strong, and compassionate, as well as ethical, professional, and trustworthy. You must be committed to excellence, value clients, and want to be a part of something extraordinary.

We are more than just another law firm. Our unique client-centered approach attracts and retains those who truly want to make a difference and grow in relationships and the legal profession. Many of our Partners, Senior Attorneys, Paralegals, and Staff have been with the Firm for 5-10 years or more, and they stay because our culture and values are unparalleled. Our people are our greatest strength.

Benefits:

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching

• Dental, Health, Life, Vision, and Long-term disability insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan