Senior Associate Attorney - Family Law

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about advocating for children and guiding individuals towards creating brighter futures for their families?

Are you recognized by clients and colleagues for your energy, passion, and dependability?

Do you recognize the power of top-notch customer service to reduce client stress and facilitate positive case outcomes?

Are you actively looking for an opportunity to use your education and experience to serve real human beings, and to put clients on the road to stable, fulfilling lives?

Do you thrive in a collaborative team environment where mentorship, collaboration, and a team orientation are the basis of work culture?

Breeden Law Office is seeking a skilled and experienced Family Law Attorney to join our team as a Senior Associate at our thriving family law firm.

If you resonate with the above questions and characteristics, we encourage you to explore the opportunity to work closely with clients, from the initial evaluation to courtroom representation, in our family law practice serving Wake, Johnston, and Harnett Counties in North Carolina.

What We Offer:

• Competitive starting salary of $150,000 to $250,000 annually with a bonus system
• Company-provided health insurance
• Employer-matched retirement savings plan
• Firm-covered malpractice insurance
• Reimbursement for up to 12 annual Continuing Legal Education Credits (CLE)
• Coverage of North Carolina Bar Association fees
• Access to RightNow Media at Work
• Emphasis on maintaining high ethical standards and professionalism in a collaborative setting focused on securing favorable outcomes for clients
• Hybrid work schedules and locations, including remote work possibilities

$150,000 yearly plus bonus structure

• Provide compassionate legal representation to clients in family law matters in Garner, NC, managing cases from the initial consultation to the final resolution with a focus on developing effective strategies.
• Demonstrate autonomy in guiding clients through the legal process in Garner, NC, while maintaining a balance between empathy and professionalism.
• Ensure successful legal outcomes and long-term relationships by effectively communicating with clients, other attorneys, and the court throughout the legal proceedings for family law cases in Garner, NC.
• Collaborate proactively with legal and support staff to deliver a top-notch customer experience in Garner, NC, including timely and clear communication in family law cases, specifically in Wake County.

• The ideal candidate for the Senior Associate Attorney position is characterized by being heroic, dynamic, and empathetic.
• Being heroic in this role translates to utilizing legal expertise to empower individuals to shape the lives that they aspire to lead.
• Demonstrating dynamism involves being a proactive professional who is driven to serve clients with a deep understanding of the importance of the legal process's outcomes for families, beyond just a job.
• Exhibiting empathy means genuinely caring about clients' cases, addressing their concerns, and assisting them in achieving their objectives.
• As a team, we are committed to providing wraparound legal support to clients through responsive client service that alleviates uncertainty throughout the family law process.
• Having a minimum of 3 years of successful experience as the lead attorney in family law cases, specifically in jurisdictions like Wake County, is a key requirement.
• A successful candidate will be comfortable working within a team environment that upholds clear standards for work quality, case timelines, client communication, and time management for attorneys.
• A successful candidate is accustomed to managing cases by deploying their own legal expertise, by leveraging technology, by employing support staff's assistance, and by having strong interpersonal skills.
• A successful candidate is skilled at negotiating, mediating, and litigating cases as the situation requires.
• This role will involve acting as a director, conductor, or quarterback for the caseload, overseeing the work of legal and administrative staff to benefit clients.

Breeden Law Office is a fast-growing family law firm based in Garner, North Carolina, serving Johnston, Harnett, and Wake Counties. We prioritize excellent service and strong advocacy for clients. Protecting the welfare of children and the long-term best interests of clients is our goal in all phases of representation. We bring small-town values and big-city practice standards to create a great work environment and an outstanding experience for clients.

We offer a competitive compensation package including salary, healthcare plan, and a retirement plan with company match.