Attorney

Whitaker & Hamer; 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 seeks an experienced associate attorney for the Gaston/Mecklenburg County team (Gastonia location). Ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a North Carolina law firm, focusing on family law, district court, and real estate transactions.

The position emphasizes immediate filling and compensation based on experience. JD degree and Bar admission required; Westlaw proficiency preferred.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 3–5 years of experience at a North Carolina law firm preferred.
• Proficiency with Westlaw or similar legal research tools desired.
• Strong background in legal drafting and admin tasks related to case management.

Responsibilities

• Handle family law matters, including related district court filings.
• Assist with real estate transactions and related due diligence.
• Support partners in case preparation and document management.

Skills

Legal drafting

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

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