Attorney

Whitaker & Hamer PLLC; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Whitaker & Hamer PLLC in Gastonia, NC is seeking an experienced associate attorney for our Gaston/Mecklenburg County team. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience at a North Carolina law firm, focusing on family law, district court, and real estate transactions.

The position is full-time and in-person, with annual pay ranging from $75,000 to $100,000 depending on experience. Immediate fill is preferred; benefits include 401(k) matching, health insurance, PTO, and professional development

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction (North Carolina).
• 3–5 years of experience at a North Carolina law firm preferred.
• Experience in family law, district court, and real estate transactions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with family law matters, including district court filings and proceedings.
• Draft legal documents and manage case files and deadlines.
• Support real estate transactions and related administrative tasks.

Skills

Legal drafting

Administrative tasks

Case management

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Job Summary

Our statewide law firm is seeking an experienced, attorney to join our firm's Gaston/Mecklenburg County team (Gastonia location) as an associate attorney. The ideal candidate would have at least 3-5 years experience at a North Carolina law firm. This position will focus on family law, district court, and real estate transactions.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Job Description

Our statewide law firm is seeking an experienced, attorney to join our firm's Gaston/Mecklenburg County team (Gastonia location) as an associate attorney. The ideal candidate would have at least 3-5 years experience at a North Carolina law firm. This position will focus on family law, district court, and real estate transactions.

The firm desires to fill this position immediately. Annual pay depends on experience.

Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Previous experience working in a law office environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in using legal research tools such as Westlaw is highly desirable.
• Strong background in legal drafting and administrative tasks related to case management.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance.

Work Location

In person