Family Law Attorney

Ascendion; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascendion in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Family Law Attorney with 5+ years of family law and deposition experience to join our team. You will draft pleadings, motions, settlement agreements and orders for a high volume of cases, while collaborating with senior partners and paralegals to move files efficiently through civil litigation.

The role requires a JD from an accredited law school and active North Carolina bar admission in good standing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Family Law experience
• 2+ years of deposition experience
• Trial experience is a plus
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in North Carolina and in good standing

Responsibilities

• Create legal documents such as pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgements and orders for a high volume of cases
• Collaborate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move files through the civil litigation process
• Maintain client files to ensure they are properly organized and up to date
• Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation and forming a strategy for a plan of action
• Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed

Skills

Family Law

Deposition

Trial experience

Education

Juris Doctor

North Carolina license

Job description

We are working with a growing law firm, looking for an experienced Family Law Attorney to join our team. Specifically, they are looking for someone who has 5+ years of family law experience.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of Family Law experience
• 2+ years of deposition experience
• Trial experience is a plus
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in North Carolina and in good standing

Responsibilities:

• Create legal documents such as pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgements and orders for a high volume of cases
• Collaborate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move files through the civil litigation process
• Maintain client files to ensure they are properly organized and up to date
• Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation and forming a strategy for a plan of action
• Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed

The annual salary for this position is between 150k-200k. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Full Benefits offered - Medical, Dental, etc. Flexible work schedule + PTO + Vacation time