Associate Family Law Attorney

About the role

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve real clients, to help put families on a stable footing during a time of stress, and to work in a collaborative team environment where mentorship is built into our culture, then our firm may be the right opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Work independently on cases under the guidance of our founder, Jonathan D. Breeden, a respected authority in Family Law.
• Cultivate the skills needed to manage increasingly complex family law cases as the lead attorney, with support and guidance from senior staff.
• Communicate proactively with clients so that they are informed about next steps at all times.
• Contribute to clients' experience by being empathetic, professional, and responsive.
• Provide exceptional customer service by being responsive, compassionate, and proactive to ensure a positive experience for clients.
• Aid clients in evaluating their needs, exploring their legal options, and developing strategies aligned with their objectives.
• Prepare legal documents under the supervision of a qualified attorney, including pleadings, motions, agreements, contracts, and orders, in collaboration with our legal team.
• Demonstrate empathy and understanding towards clients facing challenging situations.
• Balance empathy with appropriate professional distance and differentiate legal issues from emotional matters to best serve the interests of clients.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment to achieve individual, client, and firm goals.
• Adhere strictly to organizational legal procedures and deadlines to ensure the timely and accurate completion of tasks.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid North Carolina law license.
• A true commitment to using your education to serve clients, children, and families.
• Ability to communicate effectively, specifically in situations involving a high degree of emotion and stress.
• A demonstrated interest in representing clients in all potential phases of family law, including hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Desire to develop and refine courtroom litigation skills.
• A commitment to helping children and families achieve stability by identifying goals, developing a strategic plan to achieve those goals, and implementing the plan in a proactive way.
• Ability to manage some independent cases and to assist senior attorneys on complex cases.
• Ability to meet clear, established work standards for timekeeping, client communication, document production, and case management.
• A professional, friendly demeanor that is an asset to the positive workplace culture that we've worked hard to build.
• Ability to handle cases in Johnston, Wake, and Harnett Counties.
• A valid North Carolina Notary Public, or the ability to obtain it immediately.
• Three professional references.

Compensation

$78,000 - $100,000/year

About Breeden Law Office

Breeden Law Office is a fast-growing family law firm based in Garner, North Carolina, serving Johnston, Harnett, and Wake Counties. We prioritize excellent service and strong advocacy for clients. Protecting the welfare of children and the long-term best interests of clients is our goal in all phases of representation. We bring small-town values and big-city practice standards to create a great work environment and an outstanding experience for clients.

We offer a competitive compensation package including salary, healthcare plan, and a retirement plan with company match.