Posted by the employer · Charlotte, United States
Senior Family Law Attorney
SMB Team · Charlotte · United States
Posted: 9/30/2026 · On the employer's job feed since 10/11/2026
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Our client, a thriving, well-established law firm expanding into North Carolina is offering a ground floor opportunity as the Senior Attorney skilled in Family Law Litigation to open their Charlotte (SouthPark) office!
Join a law firm that values compassion and individuality, guiding clients through unique family law matters with empathy. If you want to make a real impact and are passionate about advocacy and client service, we want to hear from you!
Why Join this Firm?
The Firm offers exceptional legal staff, advanced technology, and world-class marketing and client retention systems that will support you to expand the family law practice.
The law firm is mission-driven firm fosters a collaborative, values-based culture where every team member’s voice matters. They are a firm that believes all learn from each other: the partners can learn as much from their valued paralegals as the associates can from the administrative team, and vice versa.
What You’ll Do
- Lead family law cases from intake to resolution: divorce, custody, support, alimony, and paternity.
- Litigate family law cases from inception, to settlement or trial.
- Meet divorce clients with empathy and strong advocacy.
- Develop strategic case approaches through thorough research and analysis.
- Draft legal pleadings, motions, briefs, and court documents.
- Explain complex legal issues and support clients throughout their domestic relations case.
- Advocate for clients in family law court, mediations, and depositions.
- Negotiate and finalize settlements.
- Stay abreast of family law statutes and case law.
- Collaborate with a dedicated, supportive legal team.
- Consistently deliver results and meet deadlines, communicating case statuses to the partnership on a regular basis.
Requirements
What You’ll Need
- Extensive NC Family Law attorney experience
- JD from accredited law school
- Active North Carolina Bar license
- Ability to manage associate attorneys
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, client-focused work ethic
- Ownership mindset and drive to succeed
Benefits
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Insurance 100% paid for the employee
- Competitive base salary plus incentives
- Opportunity for expansion and growth
Compensation
Base salary $140,000 – 170,000, plus bonus and incentive opportunity and future leadership of an expanding office. Complete and total back office support and a proven marketing/leads system provided. A comprehensive benefits package and retirement plan are offered.
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