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Cape Fear Family Law
Lisa Korber, Paralegal
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Email: career@capefearfamilylaw.com | https://www.capefearfamilylaw.com
Recruiting for office(s) in: Wilmington, North Carolina
Type of organization: Law Firm
Job Title: Associate Attorney
Job Description:
As an Associate Attorney in our law firm, you will learn from Senior Associates, Partners, and Family Law Specialists about advising clients in non-litigation and litigation matters. The ideal candidate will, with mentorship and guidance, learn to draft and counsel clients on contracts, analyze financial documentation, and become familiar with laws as they relate to child custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and divorce. You will assist clients in court, when needed, and participate in Alternate Dispute Resolution. Applicants must demonstrate a genuine interest in family law, a dedication to helping clients with co-parenting challenges, establishing new households, and proactive financial planning, as well as an enthusiasm for continuous learning, and a willingness to adapt.
Responsibilities:
• Legal Knowledge: A key expectation of this role will be the progressive learning and understanding of statutes and case law and courtroom procedures over the course of two years, which includes taking and defending depositions. Expected to gain an understanding of issues in client cases, effectively interpret and relay complex legal information, and support the firm’s legal operations and client goals with an increasing degree of proficiency over time.
• Research: Ability to use legal databases to find answers to basic legal questions through statutes, case law and precedent, as well as through increasing courtroom experiences. Writing of memorandums and ability to understand (and argue) the differences between reported and unreported cases on various legal issues.
• Client Representation & Relationship Management: Representing clients in various legal proceedings, demonstrating compassion and professionalism. This involves court hearings, negotiations, and mediation sessions. Advocating for their client’s interests and ensuring that their rights are protected and the client’s position is heard in court. Attorneys manage their client relationships including billing, communication, and ensuring clients are informed about the progress of their case(s).
• Document Drafting: Preparation of legal documents including contracts, pleadings, motions, and other legal paperwork. Appropriate and ethical communications with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and the court. Appropriate use of spell check, grammar apps, and other document preparation systems.
• Compliance & Ethical Responsibilities: Attorneys are bound by a strict code of ethics and you must have knowledge of the same and be held to all ethical responsibilities. Maintaining client confidentiality, avoiding conflicts of interests, and acting in the best interests of our clients at a minimum. You will be expected to help clients navigate legal requirements and ensure a client knows the relevant laws and regulations which the court will expect them to comply with.
• Calendar & File (Matter) Maintenance: Create, maintain, and update your calendar to ensure it is accurate at all times and that you attend all court appearances expected of you. Ensure everything you do is noted in CLIO in the correct client matter – including, but not limited to, time entries, notes, documents, drafts, and communications are entered, coded, and uploaded correctly into CLIO. Ensuring all necessary materials are prepared and filed in advance for all meetings, communications, and court appearances.
• Legal Marketing, Community Involvement, and Education: Participate in all legal marketing as requested including blog writing, video participation, and any other social media opportunities. Participation and involvement in community organizations and legal associations as requested or desired. Attending additional education and teaching any continuing legal education classes that may be offered including the research for the presentation, writing of a manuscript, practice presentation to members of the firm, and creation of a power point presentation.
Team Contribution and Commitment:
As part of our team, the Associate Attorney is expected to:
• Collaborate: Work collaboratively with more senior attorneys, legal support specialists, paralegals, and other administrative staff to ensure seamless service to our clients. This includes understanding the duties of support staff and stepping in as a second chair in trials.
• Commit: Show a dedication to the mission and values of our firm. Attend all court dates and meet task deadlines.
• Communicate: Facilitate effective communication within the team, ask questions to gain understanding, and engage listening skills. Be polite and respectful to all team members and support staff.
• Learn: Be desirous of learning new skills and legal concepts.
• Contribute: Contribute to a positive office culture, engage in activities, supporting colleagues in their work and encouraging a team-oriented environment.
We offer a full benefits package including a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) plan, paid bar dues, and CLE allocation.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 13 May 2024
- Anticipated start date:
- Response method(s): Email
- Materials requested: Résumé, Cover letter
Hiring criteria
Required Experience: 0-3 years’ experience
Qualifications:
• A Juris Doctorate degree (J.D.) from an accredited university.
• NC State Bar license to practice law.
• Amazing communication skills for client interactions;
• Great ethics and good moral character, a sense of humor, and desire to make a positive difference in families and children’s lives;
• Desire to litigate and practice actively in court;
• Ability to draft and argue motions;
• Trial preparation and research;
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, work independently, and within a team environment;
• Be willing to travel for court appearances and hearings;
• Ability to follow office guidelines, policies and learn new skills;
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ability to work with legal technology (court-filing computer systems, internet, social media etc.);
• Healthy interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with proven task completion over a varied array of tasks;
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols, particularly in family law;
• Basic knowledge of technology and software which the firm utilizes;
• Understand the basic flow of a litigation file.