Description:

This role is in Wake County, NC

Are you an experienced Family Law Lawyer who is looking to make a change? Want to work somewhere where you are appreciated and valued? Want a flexible work environment that is family-friendly? Would you like a better work/life balance? Then A Divorce Lawyer in Cary, North Carolina is the place for you!

Our Wake County, North Carolina Law Firm is growing and looking for a talented, experienced Attorney.

This is not the typical law firm! Our entrepreneurial law firm is small enough that everyone is a critical part of the Team, yet big enough to offer the security and benefits you want.

We are hiring an experienced Family Law Attorney to help us protect smart people from making stupid decisions when getting married and divorced. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in family law, a proven track record of successfully handling cases, and a passion for advocating on behalf of clients facing challenging family-related legal issues.

Responsibilities:

Represent Clients in family law matters, including divorce, equitable distribution, child custody, child support, and spousal support.
Being understanding, compassionate, and honest with Clients about their problems and understanding how Clients' problems are more than legal problems to them.
Foster positive relationships with Clients.
Provide excellent customer service.
Develop a case strategy, provide direction, and oversee Paralegals, Legal Assistants and other members of the Legal Team.
Draft and review Pleadings, Motions, Discovery, Orders and Separation Agreements.
Negotiate settlements when appropriate, including representing Clients in Mediation and Settlement Conferences.
Prepare and negotiate Premarital Agreements.
Prepare and present cases in Court.
Communicate effectively with Clients, opposing counsel, and the Court.
Stay up-to-date on changes in family law legislation and cases.

Every member of our Team must follow our SMART Core Values which include: Service, Mindfulness, Authenticity, Responsibility, and Truth.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required.
Must be a licensed attorney, in Good Standing, with the State of North Carolina.
We are looking for someone who is diligent, conscientious, thorough, and able to deliver high-quality products and services to Clients.
Ability to work independently and as part of a Team.
Our Attorneys must be detail-oriented but also flexible.
Must be empathic and understanding to our Clients.
Strongly prefer someone with at least 5 years of Family Law Experience.
Must have prior experience managing a full caseload.
Must have prior trial experience in Family Law matters.
Demonstrated success in representing Clients in Family Law matters.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.