Attorney at Law needed for Lexington office

A law firm in Lexington, NC is seeking an experienced Attorney at Law to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in family law and will work collaboratively with fellow attorneys and administrative staff to effectively serve clients.

Duties:

• Work seamlessly with both fellow attorneys and administrative staff to effectively serve clients.
• Work toward stated quarterly goals with management and accurately record time entries daily in the case management system.
• Collaborate with other attorneys on staff to determine the best course of action in the representation of clients.
• Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions.
• Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings.
• Identify client conflicts and determine case strategies with options for resolution.
• Advise clients by weighing available options toward a successful outcome and plan a course of action.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as an Attorney at Law.
• Prior family law experience in a law firm.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is necessary.
• Prior experience in family law in a law firm setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of North Carolina.

Skills:

• Proficiency in conducting legal research.
• Excellent legal writing skills for drafting pleadings, briefs, and motions.
• Ability to argue motions effectively in court.
• Strong analytical skills for identifying case strategies.
• Ability to advise clients and plan courses of action.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.