Divorce - Family Law Attorney

Orionplacement; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a Family Law Attorney for its growing team in Charlotte, NC. This on-site role offers the opportunity to manage a caseload, draft legal documents, and represent clients in various proceedings. Successful candidates will have a strong emphasis on client service and compassion.

The ideal applicant is licensed in North Carolina and has experience in family law. Benefits include dental and vision insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive legal matters with professionalism and empathy.
• Experience in family law strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a family law caseload from intake through resolution.
• Advise clients on family law matters including divorce and custody.
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings and motions.

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Client service

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Active North Carolina Bar license

Job description

Pay

$80,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing, mission-driven family law team that truly cares about empowering clients through some of the most important moments of their lives.
• Take ownership of meaningful cases while working with experienced attorneys and a strong support team.
• Step into a role where your judgment, initiative, and client service skills will be valued and developed.
• Grow in a collaborative, high-performance environment that rewards accountability, hard work, and professional development.
• Make a real impact for clients while building your litigation, case strategy, and leadership skills.
• Bonus opportunity available.

Location

This is an on-site role based in Charlotte, NC. Team members may earn up to 2 work-from-home days per month after meeting monthly KPIs, but this is not a remote position.

Note

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina and should have family law experience. Bilingual Spanish is a plus, and strong bilingual attorneys from other practice areas may be considered for training and mentorship.

About Us

We are a growing law firm focused on helping people navigate deeply personal legal matters with clarity, compassion, and strength. Our team believes clients are not just cases. They are people with stories, goals, and futures worth protecting. We work hard, support one another, and take pride in helping clients feel informed, empowered, and heard. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a family law caseload from intake through resolution.
• Advise clients on divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, and related family law matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, agreements, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, negotiations, and court proceedings.
• Develop case strategy with a client-centered, practical, and solutions-focused approach.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients during emotionally sensitive matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to move cases forward efficiently.
• Mentor and guide legal support staff as needed.
• Maintain strong organization, deadlines, case notes, and ethical compliance.
• Contribute to a team culture built on accountability, initiative, and continuous improvement.

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Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Bar license required.
• Family law experience strongly preferred.
• Litigation, negotiation, and courtroom experience preferred.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong writing, communication, and client service skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive legal matters with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be part of a team that takes its work seriously while still supporting personal and professional growth. This is a place for attorneys who want to be challenged, trusted, and developed. You will have the opportunity to build real client relationships, strengthen your litigation skills, collaborate with a strong team, and make a meaningful difference for people during some of the most difficult chapters of their lives.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance