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Senior Family Law Attorney

SMB Team · Charlotte · United States

$140,000–$170,000 per yearLegal Counsel

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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