Senior Associate Attorney

Are you looking for a chance to protect children and help people build better futures for their families?Do peers describe you as dynamic, zealous, and responsive?Do you take pride in offering excellent representation and outstanding client experience?

Breeden Law Office seeks a well-respected, experienced Family Law Attorney to serve as a Senior Associate in our growing family law practice. If you answered yes to these questions, we would like to talk to you about this opportunity to work directly with clients from consultation to courthouse, zealously pursuing positive outcomes that will help change clients' and children's lives for the better.

What we Offer: Competitive compensation package including $150,000 base salary + bonus structureHealthcare benefitsFlexibility in work hours and work locations (including work from home)Retirement program with company matchPaid malpractice insurancePaid continuing legal educationPaid North Carolina Bar duesComplimentary subscription to RightNow Media @ WorkHigh standards for ethics and professionalismA team-oriented environment that focuses on achieving results for clientsOngoing guidance from an experienced and respected family law attorneyA well-run business environment that frees you to focus on practicing law

Hiring Requirements:Valid North Carolina law licenseAt least three years of successful family law experience, preferably in North CarolinaDemonstrated interest in family lawValid North Carolina Notary Public, or ability to obtain it immediatelyThree professional references

ResponsibilitiesOur Senior Family Law Attorney will:Carry a family law caseload from consultation to resolution, with significant autonomy to develop strategy and shepherd clients through the family law process.Balance empathy for clients with the professional distance that allows you to practice family law for the long term.Communicate effectively in court, with other attorneys, and with clients.Work proactively with legal and non-legal staff to ensure a first-class customer experience with our firm, including timely communication throughout the family law process.Be able and willing to handle cases in Wake, Johnston, and Harnett Counties. QualificationsYou are heroic, dynamic, and empathetic.By heroic, we mean that you see your legal education as a tool to help people create the lives that they desire.By dynamic, we mean that you are a high-energy professional who uses your talent and drive to serve your clients – you know what is at stake, and this isn’t just a job to you.By empathetic, we mean that your clients say that you truly care about their cases, respond to their concerns, and help them achieve their goals.You have at least 3 years of substantive, successful first-chair family law experience in Wake County or similar jurisdiction.You are comfortable working in a team environment with clear standards for work products, case timelines, timely communication with clients, and attorney timekeeping.You are prepared to serve as a director/conductor/quarterback for your caseload, supervising the efforts of legal and administrative staff for the good of your clients. Compensation$150,000 base salary + bonus structure

About Breeden Law OfficeBreeden Law Office is a fast-growing family law firm based in Garner, North Carolina and serving Johnston, Harnett, and Wake Counties. We prioritize excellent service and strong advocacy for our clients. Protecting the welfare of children and the long-term best interest of our clients is our goal in all phases of representation. We bring small-town values and big-city practice standards to create a great work environment and an outstanding experience for our clients.