Associate Family Law Attorney

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve real clients to help put families on a stable footing during a time of stress and to work in a collaborative team environment where mentorship is built into our culture then our firm may be the right opportunity for you.

At Breeden Law located in Garner North Carolina we are dedicated to advocating for clients safeguarding the future of children and providing hope to North Carolina families.

Our mission is to create secure environments for every household free from fear and uncertainty recognizing the pivotal role of high-quality legal representation in realizing this goal.

We believe in alleviating clients stress by providing proactive guidance strong legal representation and a first-class customer experience.

Join our team as an associate family law attorney and contribute to a team that prioritizes empathy and expertise in client service while providing structured mentorship in a truly collaborative team environment.

• Work independently on cases under the guidance of our founder Jonathan D. Breeden a respected authority in Family Law.
• Cultivate the skills needed to manage increasingly complex family law cases as the lead attorney with support and guidance from senior staff.
• Communicate proactively with clients so that they are informed about next steps at all times.
• Contribute to clients experience by being empathetic professional and responsive.

What We Provide:

• The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Clear goals and work expectations
• Independence in managing a tailored caseload
• Mentorship from experienced attorneys
• A collaborative team-oriented environment
• Exposure to a diverse array of family law cases
• A supportive team committed to client and associate success
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical health insurance pension plan generous paid time off malpractice insurance and gym reimbursement
• Professional growth opportunities such as continuing legal education credits and covered NC Bar licensing fees
• Complimentary RightNow Media subscription
• Vehicle allowance for mileage and parking expenses
• Flexibility and work-life balance including potential work-from-home options
• Provided company laptop and cutting-edge technology for increased productivity

Firm Values:

• Be Heroic: Take appropriate risks for the clients benefit going beyond legal skills to meet the clients needs
• Be Dynamic: Approach each case with enthusiasm and dedication to achieve outstanding results
• Be Empathetic: Actively seek to understand clients situations fostering collaboration and providing reassurance during difficult times
• Be Authentic: Embrace honesty transparency and ethical standards in providing legal advice and updates to clients and in all professional interactions

Employment Type: Full-time Salary Range: $78000 - $100000 based on qualifications and experience

• Provide exceptional customer service by being responsive compassionate and proactive to ensure a positive experience for clients
• Assist clients in evaluating their needs exploring their legal options and developing strategies aligned with their objectives
• Prepare legal documents under the supervision of a qualified attorney including pleadings motions agreements contracts and orders in collaboration with our legal team
• Demonstrate empathy and understanding towards clients facing challenging situations
• Balance empathy with appropriate professional distance and differentiate legal issues from emotional matters to best serve the interests of clients
• Work collaboratively in a team environment to achieve individual client and firm goals
• Adhere strictly to organizational legal procedures and deadlines to ensure the timely and accurate completion of tasks

• Possession of a valid North Carolina law license. (We can help you get sworn in but you must have the license in hand)
• A true commitment to using your education to serve clients children and families
• Ability to communicate effectively specifically in situations involving a high degree of emotion and stress
• A demonstrated interest in representing clients in all potential phases of family law including hearings mediations and trials
• Desire to develop and refine courtroom litigation skills
• A commitment to helping children and families achieve stability by identifying goals developing a strategic plan to achieve those goals and implementing the plan in a proactive way
• Ability to manage some independent cases and to assist senior attorneys on complex cases
• Ability to meet clear established work standards for timekeeping client communication document production and case management
• Professional friendly demeanor that is an asset to the positive workplace culture that weve worked hard to build
• Ability to handle cases in Johnston Wake and Harnett Counties
• Valid North Carolina Notary Public or the ability to obtain it immediately
• Three professional references