Family Law Lawyer

Responsibilities

• Represent Clients in family law matters, including divorce, equitable distribution, child custody, child support, and spousal support.
• Be understanding, compassionate, and honest with Clients about their problems and understand how their 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.
• Negotiate and draft Separation Agreements.
• Draft and review Pleadings, Motions, Discovery, and Orders.
• Negotiate settlements when appropriate, including representing Clients in Mediation and Settlement Conferences.
• Prepare and negotiate Premarital Agreements.
• Strong Courtroom and negotiation skills.
• Communicate effectively with Clients, opposing counsel, and the Court.
• Impressive legal analysis and writing skills.
• Stay up-to-date on changes in family law legislation and cases.

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.
• Able to work independently and as part of a Team.
• Must be detail-oriented but also flexible.
• Must be empathic and understanding to Clients.
• Strongly prefer someone with at least 7 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.
• Experience with high-net-worth cases, including business evaluations and working with business owners, is a plus.

About the Role

This role is in Wake County, NC. Are you an experienced Family Law Attorney who is looking to make a change? Want to work somewhere where you are appreciated and valued? Want to be part of a Team with other experienced Lawyers who you can talk strategy, bounce ideas off, and who have your back? Want a flexible work environment that is family-friendly? Would you like a better work/life balance? Then, Triangle Smart Divorce is the place for you!

Benefits

• Employer contributions to 401(k) Plan
• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• Employer contributions to an HSA Plan
• Employer-paid vacations and holidays
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Maternity and Paternity Benefits
• Casual dress code
• 1-on-1 meetings with the C-Suite monthly
• Legal Team members available for strategy
• Opportunities to grow personally and professionally
• Family-friendly environment