FULL TIME Associate Attorney

Associate Family Law Attorney Breeden Law Office •
If you are looking for an opportunity to serve real clients, to help put families on a stable footing during a time of stress, and to work in a collaborative team environment where mentorship is built into our culture, then our firm may be the right opportunity for you.

At Breeden Law, located in Garner and Cary, North Carolina, we are dedicated to advocating for clients, safeguarding the future of children, and providing hope to North Carolina families.

Our mission is to create secure environments for every household, free from fear and uncertainty, recognizing the pivotal role of high-quality legal representation in realizing this goal.

We believe in alleviating clients' stress by providing proactive guidance, strong legal representation, and a first-class customer experience.

Join our team as an associate family law attorney and contribute to a team that prioritizes empathy and expertise in client service while providing structured mentorship in a truly collaborative team environment.

• Breeden, a respected authority in Family Law.
• Cultivate the skills needed to manage increasingly complex family law cases as the lead attorney, with support and guidance from senior staff.
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• Mentorship from experienced attorneys
• Exposure to a diverse array of family law cases
• A supportive team committed to client and associate success
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical health insurance, 401k pension plan, generous paid time off, malpractice insurance, and gym reimbursement
• Professional growth opportunities, such as continuing legal education credits and covered NC Bar licensing fees
• Flexibility and work-life balance, including potential work-from-home options
• Be Heroic: Take appropriate risks for the client's benefit, going beyond legal skills to meet the client's needs

Embrace honesty, transparency, and ethical standards in providing legal advice and updates to clients and in all professional interactions

Employment Type: Full-time Salary Range: $78,000 - $120,000, based on qualifications and experience
Provide exceptional customer service by being responsive, compassionate, and proactive to ensure a positive experience for clients

• Assist clients in evaluating their needs, exploring their legal options, and developing strategies aligned with their objectives
• Prepare legal documents under the supervision of a qualified attorney, including pleadings, motions, agreements, contracts, and orders, in collaboration with our legal team
• Balance empathy with appropriate professional distance and differentiate legal issues from emotional matters to best serve the interests of clients
• Adhere strictly to organizational legal procedures and deadlines to ensure the timely and accurate completion of tasks

Possession of a valid North Carolina law license. (We can help you get sworn in, but you must have the license in hand)

• A true commitment to using your education to serve clients, children, and families
• A demonstrated interest in representing clients in all potential phases of family law, including hearings, mediations, and trials
• Desire to develop and refine courtroom litigation skills
• A commitment to helping children and families achieve stability by identifying goals, developing a strategic plan to achieve those goals, and implementing the plan in a proactive way
• Ability to manage some independent cases and to assist senior attorneys on complex cases
• Ability to meet clear, established work standards for timekeeping, client communication, document production, and case management
• Professional, friendly demeanor that is an asset to the positive workplace culture that we've worked hard to build
• Valid North Carolina Notary Public, or the ability to obtain it immediately
• About Breeden Law Office

Breeden Law Office is a fast-growing family law firm based in Garner and Cary, 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 offer a competitive compensation package including salary, healthcare plan, and a retirement plan with company match.