Family Law Attorney

3-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Belmont, NC, seeks a skilled and experienced Family Law Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in family law, with a focus on providing competent legal advice, maintaining a client base, and demonstrating exceptional interpersonal skills in high-stress situations.

Job Details:

• Provide competent legal advice to a book of family law clients in hearings, settlement negotiations, and mediation.
• Conduct meetings with clients, draft legal documents and pleadings, perform research, and manage discovery processes.
• Maintain a valid license and good standing with the South Carolina State Bar (Licensed in North Carolina is a plus).
• Possess 4+ years of experience working in a family law firm.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of Local Rules and their application to family law cases.
• Work independently on cases while effectively managing and expanding a client base.
• Exhibit exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, especially in high-stress and emotional situations.
• Maintain professionalism while showing empathy to all clients.
• Display creativity and the ability to think outside the box to find innovative legal solutions.
• Be highly organized, energetic, and self-motivated.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills with the ability to identify effective solutions.
• Act as active members of their community.

Job Location: Belmont, NC

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the South Carolina State Bar (Licensed in North Carolina is a plus).
• 4+ years of experience working in a family law firm.

Certifications:

• Valid license with the South Carolina State Bar (Licensed in North Carolina is a plus).

Skills:

• Proficient in family law proceedings, hearings, settlement negotiations, and mediation.
• Thorough understanding of Local Rules and their application to family law cases.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a client base.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Creativity and the ability to think outside the box.
• Maintaining professionalism while showing empathy.
• Active community involvement.

Benefits: The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness incentives.
• 401k with an employer match.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Excellent working environment.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.

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