Associate Attorney needed for Raleigh office

A law firm in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking an enthusiastic Associate Attorney with a focus on family law. The candidate will be responsible for representing clients in trials, attending mediation, drafting pleadings, and arguing motions. This position offers an array of benefits, including training, 401K match, free health and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more.

Duties:

• Represent clients in court, attending trials, mediations, and arguing motions.
• Work closely with clients, providing legal counsel and maintaining effective communication.
• Draft pleadings, legal documents, and other necessary paperwork for cases.

Requirements:

• Licensed in North Carolina.
• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Excellent academic record.
• Mock trial and/or in-courtroom experience.
• Interest in family law.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

State Bar license in North Carolina.

Skills:

• Strong oral advocacy skills for effective representation in court.
• Excellent written communication skills for drafting pleadings and legal documents.
• Ability to work closely with clients and provide empathetic legal counsel.
• Interest and experience in family law matters.

Benefits:

• Training opportunities.
• 401K match.
• Free BCBS health and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and child care.
• Paid bar dues and bar association dues.
• Paid continuing legal education (CLE) fees.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Uber ride credit.

This family law firm has a team of attorneys with over 100 years of combined legal experience. Its areas of practice include adoption, divorce, alimony, domestic violence, mediation, child custody, separation agreements, grandparents' rights, wills, and more. It has offices in Charlotte, Gastonia, and Raleigh, North Carolina, and Greenville, South Carolina. It has been included in Charlotte Business Journal's list of Fast 50.