Experienced Family Law Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Join us at Collins Family & Elder Law Group, where your expertise as an experienced Family Law Attorney will shape meaningful outcomes for clients. We're a fast-growing, innovative firm committed to blending compassion with top-notch legal service. With at least six years of family law experience, you'll become a vital part of our team, where we value dedication, strong ethics, and a client-centric approach. Enjoy competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment, all while benefiting from comprehensive health insurance, a retirement plan, and bonuses.

As an Experienced Family Law Attorney, you'll play a crucial role in guiding clients through some of their most difficult times. Your knack for effective communication, problem-solving, and independent work will be key to our collective success. We prioritize getting things right from the start and delivering a positive, empathetic client experience. Let's join forces to achieve outstanding results for our clients and foster a sense of community together. Compensation:

$110,000+ yearly DOE

Responsibilities:

• Analyze legal situations to effectively solve clients' problems, understanding their needs, and devising strategic action plans.
• Prepare legal documents such as pleadings, motions, contracts, and separation agreements for a large number of cases.
• Represent clients in court proceedings as necessary to ensure their interests are protected.
• Work closely with the Managing Attorney to efficiently progress cases through the litigation process.
• Consult with potential clients to assess their requirements and determine appropriate steps to take.
• Manage cases diligently to ensure timely advancement in all legal matters.
• Ensure all work undergoes consistent quality reviews for adherence to case law and clarity of content.
• Handle the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings when required.
• Advocate on behalf of clients by developing strategies based on a thorough analysis of their needs and situation.
• Maintain well-organized and updated client files.
• Attend court hearings to ensure clients receive effective representation when needed.

Qualifications:

• At least 6 years of family law experience and an NC Law License.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations.

• 4-year degree with a legal background and a J.D. degree are necessary for this position.

• Experience with billing and keeping track of billable time on cases.

• Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations.

• Team-oriented, flexible, organized, and willing to work across office locations when needed is a plus.

• Self-starter who will take the proactive initiative to complete priorities on a daily basis.

• Ability to creatively problem-solve and come up with workable solutions; figure things out on your own.

• Must be willing to travel locally around Charlotte for mediations, depositions, and court.

About Company

Collins Family & Elder Law Group is a growing family law and estate planning firm serving clients across North Carolina and South Carolina. We are looking for a highly organized, proactive marketing professional to help manage the firm’s day-to-day marketing, reputation, content, local visibility, and attorney-support efforts.

This is not a “post on Facebook once in a while” role. We need someone who can keep the marketing machine moving, coordinate with vendors, help protect and strengthen the firm’s reputation, and make sure our attorneys, offices, and practice areas are consistently visible to the right clients.

Benefits:

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental, Health, Life, Vision, and Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan