Are you a skilled family law attorney who is looking to make a change? Do you want a flexible, family-friendly schedule? Do you want to be part of a great team of attorneys, paralegals and support staff who work well together and are valued and appreciated? Advocate Family Law Group is the place for you! We are a fast-growing law firm that focuses on providing our clients with quality legal representation in a relaxed and positive environment. We seek to reduce the stress of divorce and child custody for people who value their families. Ultimately, our goal extends beyond representing our clients through their legal journey. We strive to instill a spirit of optimism and security in our clients so they are ready to embark on the next chapter of their lives stronger and more resilient than before. We are looking for an experienced Family Law Attorney who is passionate about representing clients facing one of the most challenging times of their lives. Candidates should be proficient in preparing necessary legal documents in connection with family law litigation, possess excellent courtroom skills, demonstrate empathetic listening and communication abilities, and have a desire to work collaboratively with other members of our team to provide the best service to our clients. A minimum of two years of experience in handling legal issues such as child custody and support, equitable distribution, domestic violence and spousal support is required for this role. Salary will be based on the candidate's level of experience; well-experienced and board-certified attorneys will be compensated at a higher range. Responsibilities: • Prepare well-drafted pleadings, motions, and other legal documents associated with marital separation and family law litigation to represent clients effectively. • Advocate proficiently on behalf of clients in courtroom proceedings with professionalism and expertise, ensuring their interests are protected. • Work collaboratively with other attorneys, paralegals and support staff on our team to provide the highest level of compassionate client representation. • Assist clients in developing reasonable expectations. • Identify, resolve and prevent legal issues for clients by being proactive and helping clients focus on their long-term goals and objectives, ensuring they understand their options and the consequences of each choice they make. • Engage in mediation and negotiate with opposing counsel to achieve favorable resolutions for clients. • Manage a caseload of 75-90 cases. Qualifications: • You must be a licensed North Carolina attorney in good standing with a minimum of two years of experience in family law. • You must possess a positive attitude and genuine desire to help people through very challenging life experiences, and you must be a team player. • You must desire to learn and grow and take on an ever-increasing amount of responsibility. A strong work ethic and initiative to complete tasks independently is required in this role. Compensation: $75,000 - $120,000 yearly
• Prepare well-drafted pleadings, motions, and other legal documents associated with marital separation and family law litigation to represent clients effectively. • Advocate proficiently on behalf of clients in courtroom proceedings with professionalism and expertise, ensuring their interests are protected. • Work collaboratively with other attorneys, paralegals and support staff on our team to provide the highest level of compassionate client representation. • Assist clients in developing reasonable expectations. • Identify, resolve and prevent legal issues for clients by being proactive and helping clients focus on their long-term goals and objectives, ensuring they understand their options and the consequences of each choice they make. • Engage in mediation and negotiate with opposing counsel to achieve favorable resolutions for clients. • Manage a caseload of 75-90 cases. • Accurately and promptly record time spent on hourly rate and flat fee cases.