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Attorney

North State Law

Attorney

Raleigh, NC
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are seeking an attorney who can provide quality legal services to our large, diverse client base. Our ideal candidate will work passionately and effectively alongside our senior partners and staff to ensure a successful outcome for our clients. Contact us today if you have outstanding research and writing skills, can handle a heavy caseload, and are comfortable using today’s legal software! Responsibilities: • Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions • Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings • Analyze client needs, identify solutions, and determine case strategies • Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff • Work closely with and provide leadership to administrative staff concerning client billing, client meetings and invoicing, as well as finalizing client projects • Quality Client experience is a huge part of the firm’s culture • Will be the lead attorney on cases after proper training and proving yourself after a set probationary period • Attend hearings in front of various licensing entities, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, state agencies, and professional licensing boards • Attend settlement conferences with various licensing entities, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, state agencies, and professional licensing boards • Attend meetings with Board and Agency investigators • Come up with legal theories for clients’ cases and execute plans for hearings and settlement conferences • Communicate with clients; if you like to communicate with clients or go the extra mile to make the client happy, then please apply Qualifications: • Must be a member of your local bar association - active member preferred • Decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must • Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is needed • Strong knowledge of legal research programs such as Westlaw and Lexis products is required • Prior experience working in a law firm for a minimum of 1-2 years required • J.D. degree and active law license in North Carolina are required • Display excellent written, problem-solving, and verbal communication skills • Microsoft Office and Mac experience preferred • History of being deadline-driven and extremely organized • Courtroom experience is required • At least (3) three years of experience in professional licensing/administrative law matters is required • Proficient in basic computer software and can quickly learn to use new programs • Self-starter able to work independently and adhere to the firm’s policy and procedure manual • Experience with cloud-based technology, specifically Google Drive & law firm management software, to name a few are required • Ability to work as a member of a team is necessary • The use of a calendar and a task management system is required • The ability to use virtual meeting software, like ‘Zoom’, ‘Google Meet’ and ‘Microsoft Teams’, is required • Must have a valid driver's license Compensation: $45,000 - $55,000 yearly

    • Quality Client experience is a huge part of the firm’s culture • Will be the lead attorney on cases after proper training and proving yourself after a set probationary period • Attend hearings in front of various licensing entities, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, state agencies, and professional licensing boards • Attend settlement conferences with various licensing entities, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, state agencies, and professional licensing boards • Attend meetings with Board and Agency investigators • Come up with legal theories for clients’ cases and execute plans for hearings and settlement conferences • Communicate with clients; if you like to communicate with clients or go the extra mile to make the client happy, then please apply