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Senior Family Law Attorney

Senior Family Law Attorney

Marshall & Taylor, PLLCRaleigh, NC, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Our law firm is seeking a senior family attorney who has been practicing family law exclusively for at least 7 years and is either a Board Certified Family Law Specialist or planning to take the exam. The ideal candidate will be able to assist clients in navigating the sensitive legal issues of family law, as well as be able to train and mentor less experienced attorneys on our team. Areas of practice include child custody, child abuse, and domestic violence. Job seekers should be equally familiar with prenuptial agreements, divorce, alimony, child support, and be able to negotiate effectively even in highly stressful and emotional situations. If you are driven by an opportunity to help people during one of the toughest times in their lives and have a proven track record of success, apply now.

Compensation :

120,000+ depending on experience

Responsibilities :

  • Help solve legal problems for clients through analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action
  • Keep client files properly organized and up to date
  • Collaborate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move files through the civil litigation process
  • Prepare legal documents such as legal pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases
  • Represent clients in court proceedings as needed

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are required
  • Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association)
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations
  • Must have worked on family law issues for at least 1-2 years; handling of real estate also required
  • Extra consideration for those with a criminal justice background
  • About Company

    What We Offer :

    We are a boutique family law firm offering clients the highest quality of legal services. Some of the benefits we offer to our full-time employees include :

  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) matching
  • Profit sharing
  • Group health care benefits
  • A growth-oriented firm culture that values results, empathy, and continuous learning
  • Competitive base pay and commission plan
  • Opportunities for career advancement
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