Attorney

Sodoma Law; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodoma Law in Charlotte, NC seeks a full-time on-site Attorney for their Lake Norman (Cornelius) office to manage a busy family law caseload and related practice areas.

You will counsel clients, draft and review documents, and prepare pleadings while developing case strategies and representing clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings. The role emphasizes compassionate advocacy and collaboration within a highly experienced, community-focused firm.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Experience managing a litigation or family law caseload, ideally including courtroom experience and client representation.
• Knowledge of Family Law and/or Estate Planning or willingness to develop competency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to provide clear, practical Legal Advice and guidance to clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload involving family law and related practice areas.
• Client counseling, drafting and reviewing legal documents, and preparing pleadings, motions, and agreements.
• Conduct legal research, develop case strategies, and represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and staff to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Maintain regular, clear communication with clients regarding case status and options.

Skills

Client counseling

Legal research

Negotiation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Empathy

Attention to detail

Professional judgment

Ethical practice

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Company Description

Sodoma Law is a multi-state law firm serving clients across North Carolina and South Carolina since 2008, with headquarters in Uptown Charlotte near the Mecklenburg County Courthouse. The firm has more than 70 employees and 40 attorneys, with offices in Charlotte, Cornelius, Belmont, Monroe, and Raleigh in North Carolina, and Rock Hill and Greenville in South Carolina. Originally focused on family law matters such as separation, divorce, custody, and assisted reproductive technology, the firm has expanded to offer full-service counsel in additional practice areas. Sodoma Law maintains a boutique, highly experienced family law practice while also representing clients in estate planning, trusts, estate administration, collaborative law, and mediation. The firm’s culture emphasizes tenacity, compassion, and strong community advocacy, with attorneys known for being formidable in the courtroom and committed to clients outside of it.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Attorney role based in the Lake Norman (Cornelius) office. The Attorney will manage a caseload involving family law and related practice areas, including client counseling, drafting and reviewing legal documents, and preparing pleadings, motions, and agreements. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting legal research, developing case strategies, and representing clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings. The role also involves collaborating with other attorneys and staff to deliver comprehensive legal solutions and maintaining regular, clear communication with clients regarding case status and options. The Attorney is expected to support the firm’s commitment to high-quality advocacy and strong community engagement.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude, a good sense of humor, and the ability to effectively communicate with clients, coworkers, opposing counsel, and the Court.
• Knowledge of Family Law and/or Estate Planning or willingness to develop competency where relevant to client matters.
• Ability to provide clear, practical Legal Advice and guidance to clients across a range of issues.
• Proficiency in legal research to analyze statutes, case law, and regulations and apply findings to case strategy.
• Effective negotiation skills for settlement discussions, mediation, and advocacy in and out of court.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Experience managing a litigation or family law caseload, ideally including courtroom experience and client representation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and demonstrate empathy and professionalism.
• Commitment to ethical practice, community involvement, and ongoing professional development.