We are a family and elder law firm assisting clients in North Carolina and South Carolina, seeking a skilled Family Law Attorney to join our team in Beaufort. As a Family Law Attorney, you must possess a deep understanding of child custody, child support, prenuptial agreements, divorce, alimony, domestic violence, and other related laws. Your role will involve drafting legal documents, consulting with clients, and appearing in court. It is essential to have superb communication skills to establish connections with the clients, as well as colleagues, and engage in negotiations in intense moments. We are offering competitive compensation which will be based on experience and reviewed frequently. You will also receive raises and bonuses upon meeting your goals. We are committed to providing you with the necessary tools to excel, and you will get to enjoy our yearly festivities as part of the team. Moreover, we provide an extensive benefits package that includes health, dental, eye, and life insurance, paid vacation, and 401k matching. We also promote a healthy work/life balance with flexible options. Consider joining us to learn more about our offerings.

$100,000 yearly DOE

• Help effectively solve legal problems for clients by analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action
• Handle the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings as needed
• Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, marital settlement agreements, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases
• Attend court proceedings as needed to ensure effective representation of clients
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to effectively move files through the civil litigation process
• Host consultation meetings to meet with potential clientele and outline the services and level of expertise our firm can provide, as well as a suggested legal course of action for each individual's unique needs
• Provide an unparalleled client experience so that each customer of the Firm knows they are a priority for you and our team at CFELG. Engage in frequent contact with all clients
• Engage in matter management to ensure the timely progress of cases
• Set boundaries for clients when needed to ensure the firm is profitable and our attorneys protected from potential liability
• Confirm work is consistently quality-reviewed for case law and written content/clarity

• License to practice law in South Carolina; North Carolina is a plus
• 5 years experience working in a law firm on family law issues, with sufficient experience to work independently on certain cases and retain new clients
• Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations
• Experience with billing and keeping track of billable time on cases
• Empathetic to clients going through stressful domestic situations/divorces
• Ability to handle clients in a compassionate manner, as they are in a stressful situation when they come to our firm
• Team-oriented, flexible, organized, and willing to work across office locations when needed is a plus
• Self-starter who will take the proactive initiative to complete priorities on a daily basis
• Ability to creatively problem-solve and come up with workable solutions, figure things out on your own
• You must be a positive person and a team player. If you see the glass as being half full, you are definitely the type of person we are looking for. Our law firm is a close-knit team
• We are seeking someone detail-oriented and willing to go the extra mile to get the job done right the first time. In our law practice, getting it done right the first time for our clients is very important and we need our entire team to work with this important goal in mind
• At times, you will also need to know how to figure things out on your own and be able to creatively problem solve and come up with workable solutions

We are a fast-growing regional Family and Elder Law Firm with multiple offices in North Carolina and South Carolina. We are looking for members to add to our team who are fierce, strong, and compassionate as well as ethical, professional, and trustworthy. You must be committed to excellence, value clients, and want to be a part of something extraordinary.

Benefits:

• 401k and 401k matching
• Dental, Health, Life, Vision, and Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

How Do I Apply?

Please note that your ability and willingness to follow these instructions will play a big role in whether you will be considered for this position. Please submit a resume and a cover letter. In the cover letter, the first sentence should name one movie you have seen or book you have read in the last twelve months, and why you liked it so much.