Associate Attorney (Sign on Bonus)

McIlveen Family Law; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

401K match 4%

Health and dental insurance (BCBS)

FSA health plan

FSA child care plan

Bar dues paid

CLE fees paid

Unlimited paid time off

Paid holidays

Uber ride credit

Job summary

McIlveen Family Law in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Associate Attorney with 5+ years of experience to lead client representation in family law matters, develop case strategies, and handle negotiations and trials. The role requires excellent advocacy, research, and communication skills, plus a commitment to client service and cost-effective legal solutions.

The attorney will advise clients, conduct research, prepare pleadings, represent clients in court and negotiations, and contribute to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on ongoing litigation and legal issues.
• Research evidence and applicable law.
• Interpret case law and develop case strategies.
• Prepare pleadings and other documents (e.g., separation agreements).
• Appear in court and advocate for clients in mediation, hearings, and trials.
• Build relationships with clients and negotiate settlements.
• Consult with potential clients and participate in business development.
• Meet billable hour requirements.

Skills

Trial experience

Negotiation

Research

Communication

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

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

Sign-on Bonus!

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.

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.

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 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.
• Build relationships with clients based on trust.
• Negotiate and settle cases.
• Consult with potential clients.
• Business development.
• Meet Billable Hour requirements.