Family Attorney
Job Description
Our growing law firm is looking to hire a family attorney who is passionate about representing clients facing one of the most challenging times in their lives. Candidates should be adept at reading financial statements, drafting and negotiating separation agreements, initiating and finalizing divorces, alimony, child support/child custody. agreements Experience in handling all family law related legal issues is a must. If you have a proven record of success both in and out of court, apply now!
Compensation:$200,000+ depending on performance
Responsibilities:
- Keep client files properly organized and up to date
- Handle the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings as needed
- Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed
- Assist clients effectively by understanding their needs analyzing the situation then strategizing and deciding on a proper course of action
- Collaborate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move files through the civil litigation process
- Supervising case teams
- Handling firm-critical cases
- Assisting with practice growth
- Training/developing litigators.
- Handle sophisticated litigation matters from inception through trial
- Help oversee case strategy across the firm
- Assist in developing litigation systems and standards
- Work closely with firm leadership on practice growth and case management
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives
Qualifications:
- Previous criminal justice or other legal background preferred
- Ability to successfully represent both plaintiff and defendant sides of a case
- Candidates should be great negotiators and communicators, specifically in situations when emotions and stress are high
- Active member of the ABA (American Bar Association)
- Board Certified Specialist in Family Law
- 10-15+ years of substantial family law litigation experience
- Significant first-chair trial experience
- Demonstrated success in handling complex contested matters
- Experience supervising or leading attorneys
- Strong reputation for professionalism and ethics
- Exceptional writing, advocacy, and analytical skills
About Company
Marshall & Taylor, PLLC is a growing North Carolina family law firm dedicated exclusively to helping individuals and families navigate life's most difficult transitions. Our reputation has been built on exceptional legal representation, compassionate client service, professionalism, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to outstanding results.
We believe exceptional attorneys deserve exceptional support. Our lawyers are surrounded by experienced professionals, proven systems, and a collaborative culture that lets them focus on what they do best—serving clients and practicing law at the highest level.
If you're looking for more than your next position—if you're looking to build a legacy while helping shape the future of one of North Carolina's premier family law firms—we'd love to hear from you.
