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Mcilveenfamilylaw

Associate Attorney (Sign on Bonus)

Gastonia, North Carolina

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Role family
Legal
Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$100,000 – $140,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
28 Sept 2026

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Above-average compensation: $100,000 - $ 140,000+. This is a salaried position.

Sign-on bonus: $7,500!

Benefits:

Training

401K match 4%

FREE BCBS health and dental insurance

FSA health plan

FSA child care plan

Paid bar dues

Paid bar association dues

Paid CLE fees

Unlimited paid time off

Paid holidays

Uber ride credit

See our website at www.McIlveenInsider.com to learn more about our Firm, our values, and how we work.

The McIlveen Family Law Firm is now hiring an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience. We are looking for a motivated Attorney with exceptional trial, negotiation, research, and communication skills. The Attorney will develop relationships with clients as they establish legal needs, provide counsel, help them understand their legal options, and represent them in court and negotiations. You will also conduct research, prepare legal documents, and perform other duties to ensure clients receive the best, most cost-effective legal solutions.

To succeed as an Attorney, you should be knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive. You should also be an excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem solver.

Qualifications:

Licensed in NC

Graduation from an accredited law school

Excellent academic record

First chair trial experience

Family law experience

Job Duties:

Advise clients on ongoing litigation or explain legal issues they may be facing or are concerned about.

Research the details and evidence in cases, such as police reports, DSS reports, or pleadings previously filed, as well as applicable law.

Interpret case law and decisions of other applicable courts. This can involve analyzing the effects of many factors that might have been at play in other cases.

Develop case strategies.

Prepare pleadings and other documents, such as separation agreements.

Appear in court before a judge to orally argue for a client's rights and best interests.

Represent family law clients in mediation, hearings, and court. First-chair trials.

Build relationships with clients based on trust.

Negotiate and settle cases.

Consult with potential clients.

Business development.

Meet Billable Hour requirements.

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