Associate Attorney

McIlveen Family Law Firm; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

McIlveen Family Law Firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience and NC licensure to handle family law matters, trials, negotiations, and client counseling. The role emphasizes strategy, clear communication, and professional representation in court and mediation.

The attorney will research cases, prepare pleadings, and build strong client relationships while meeting billable-hour targets and contributing to business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in NC.
• Graduation from an accredited law school with excellent academics.
• First chair trial experience.
• Family law experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on ongoing litigation and explain legal options.
• Research details and applicable law from case files and pleadings.
• Interpret case law and develop case strategies.
• Prepare pleadings and other documents such as separation agreements.
• Appear in court to argue for a client's rights and interests.
• Represent clients in mediation, hearings, and trials as needed.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and communicate clearly.
• Negotiate and settle cases; conduct client consultations.
• Meet billable hour requirements and participate in business development.

Skills

Trial experience

Negotiation

Research

Communication

Public speaking

Client counseling

Problem solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The McIlveen Family Law Firm is now hiring an Associate Attorney with 3+ 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 clients receive the best, 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: $100,000 - $ 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 in cases, such as police reports, DSS reports, or pleadings previously filed, as well as applicable law.
• Interpret case law and decisions of other applicable courts. This can involve analyzing the effects of many factors that might have been at play 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.