Associate Attorney

McIlveen Family Law Firm; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match 4%

FREE BCBS health and dental insurance

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

The McIlveen Family Law Firm in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with over 5 years of experience. This role demands exceptional skills in trial, negotiation, research, and communication. Successful candidates will advise clients, prepare legal documents, and represent them in court.

We offer a competitive salary of $140,000 and a range of benefits including health insurance, 401K matching, and unlimited paid time off.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in North Carolina.
• Excellent academic record.
• First chair trial experience required.
• Experience in family law.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on ongoing litigation and legal issues.
• Research case details and applicable law.
• Prepare legal documents such as pleadings.
• Appear in court to argue on client's behalf.
• Represent clients in mediation and hearings.
• Build trust-based relationships with clients.

Skills

Trial skills

Negotiation skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Job description

About the Role

The McIlveen Family Law Firm is now hiring a Senior Associate Attorney with 5+ years of experience. We are looking for a motivated Attorney with exceptional trial, negotiation, research, and communication skills. The Attorney will develop relationships with clients as they establish legal needs, provide counsel, help them understand their legal options, and represent them in court and negotiations. You will also conduct research, prepare legal documents, and perform other duties to ensure that clients receive the best and most cost-effective legal solutions.

To succeed as an Attorney, you should be knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive. You should also be an excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver.

Above average compensation $140,000+. This is a salaried position.

Qualifications

• Licensed in NC
• Graduation from an accredited law school
• Excellent academic record
• First chair trial experience
• Family law experience

Job Duties

• Advise clients on ongoing litigation or explain legal issues they may be facing or are concerned about.
• Research the details and evidence involved in cases, such as police reports, DSS reports, or pleadings previously filed in a case, as well as applicable law.
• Interpret case law and decisions handed down by other applicable courts. This can involve analyzing the effects of a good many factors that might have been involved in other cases.
• Develop case strategies.
• Prepare pleadings and other documents, such as separation agreements.
• Appear in court before a judge to orally argue for a client's rights and best interests.
• Represent family law clients in mediation, hearings, and court. First chair trials.
• Building relationships with clients based on trust.
• Negotiate and settle cases.
• Consult with potential clients.
• Business development.
• Meet Billable Hour requirements.

Benefits

• Training
• 401K match 4%
• FREE BCBS health and dental insurance
• FSA health plan
• FSA child care plan
• Paid bar dues
• Paid bar association dues
• Paid CLE fees
• Unlimited paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Uber ride credit

See our website at www.McIlveenInsider.com to learn more about our Firm, our values, and how we work.