We are a family and elder law firm with 10 offices across North Carolina and South Carolina, seeking a Family Law Attorney for a great location in Baxter Village who can assist clients in navigating the sensitive legal issues of family law, including child custody, child abuse, and domestic violence. Jobseekers should be equally familiar with prenuptial agreements, divorce, alimony, child support, and real estate. From drafting legal documents to meeting with clients to official court appearances, the job will be dynamic and require excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to make connections within the community will contribute to the growth of your practice. Candidates should be able to effectively engage in oral debate and negotiation even in highly stressful and emotional situations. If you are driven by an opportunity to help people during one of the toughest times in their lives and have a proven track record of success both in and out of court, apply now!

Compensation is negotiable and based on experience. It is also subject to periodic review and raises and bonuses are based on job performance. If we succeed, you will, too!

Our work environment is how our firm sets itself apart. We work with each attorney to determine goals for the year and provide the attorneys with the tools they need to succeed. We hold yearly gatherings and celebrations for everyone in the firm. We support one another and applaud when someone accomplishes a challenging goal. Drama is for the courtroom, not the office. We all get along and provide support. Yes, it can be done and we are choosy when adding new team members. If you think this description sounds like you, please reach out to us and apply!

Full benefits package, including health, dental, eye, life, paid vacations, and 401k matching. The Firm also offers different opportunities for work/life balance, reach out to discuss!

$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:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance