Associate Attorney (Sign on Bonus)

McIlveen Family Law Firm; Gastonia (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 in North Carolina is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience to handle family law matters, including trial, negotiation, and client counseling. The attorney will develop client relationships, research legal issues, draft pleadings, and represent clients in court and mediations.

Ideal candidates are licensed in NC with a strong academic record and first-chair trial experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on ongoing litigation and explain legal issues they face.
• Research facts and evidence, pleadings, and applicable law.
• Interpret case law and develop case strategies.
• Prepare pleadings and other documents, including separation agreements.
• Appear in court to argue for clients' rights and interests.
• Represent clients in mediation, hearings, and trials as needed.
• Build relationships with clients based on trust and communication.
• Negotiate and settle cases and meet billable hour requirements.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Above-average compensation: $100,000 - $ 140,000+. This is a salaried position.

Sign-on bonus: $7,500!

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 atwww.McIlveenInsider.comto learn more about our Firm, our values, and how we work.

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.

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