Attorney - associate - law

Associate Attorney Position
Seeking an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of family law experience to represent clients in litigation, mediation, negotiations, and first-chair trials. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and negotiator with excellent research, courtroom, and client-management skills. NC Bar admission, accredited law degree, family law experience, and first-chair trial experience.
We are hiring an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience. We are looking for a motivated Attorney with exceptional trial, negotiation, research, and communication skills. The Attorney will develop relationships with clients as they establish legal needs, provide counsel, help them understand their legal options, and represent them in court and negotiations. You will also conduct research, prepare legal documents, and perform other duties to ensure clients receive the best, most cost-effective legal solutions.
To succeed as an Attorney, you should be knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive. You should also be an excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver. I am also looking for experienced attorneys for our Charlotte and Gastonia offices.
Qualifications

Licensed in NC
Graduation from an accredited law school
Excellent academic record
First chair trial experience
Family law experience
Job Duties

Advise clients on ongoing litigation or explain legal issues they may be facing or are concerned about.
Research the details and evidence in cases, such as police reports, DSS reports, or pleadings previously filed, as well as applicable law.
Interpret case law and decisions of other applicable courts. This can involve analyzing the effects of many factors that might have been at play in other cases.
Develop case strategies.
Prepare pleadings and other documents, such as separation agreements.
Appear in court before a judge to orally argue for a client's rights and best interests.
Represent family law clients in mediation, hearings, and court. First-chair trials.
Build relationships with clients based on trust.
Negotiate and settle cases.
Consult with potential clients.
Business development.
Meet Billable Hour requirements.
Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus!
• Training
• 401K match 4%
• FREE BCBS health and dental insurance
• FSA health plan
• FSA child care plan
• Paid bar dues
• Paid bar association dues
• Paid CLE fees
• Unlimited paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Uber ride credit