Associate Attorney Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Associate Attorney North State Law Raleigh, NC • Hybrid work Are you looking for an opportunity to learn from some of the most esteemed attorneys and grow your career? Our law firm is looking for the next associate attorney to assist in providing legal counsel to our clients. You will work closely with our senior partners and associates, conduct legal research, draft documents, and maintain client files. If you’ve recently graduated law school, have excellent fact-finding and communication skills, and are ready to jump-start your career in the legal industry, we want to hear from you!

Compensation:

$50,000 – $60,000 plus bonus package

Responsibilities:

Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys Resolve cases efficiently by using communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings Quality Client experience is a huge part of the firm’s culture If you would like to expand your legal knowledge in an underserved legal area, then please apply Conduct “Discovery Calls” with prospective clients to evaluate their legal issues, clearly explain the firm’s services, and align prospective client needs with appropriate solutions Build trust and rapport with prospective clients to convert consultations into retained cases Review and explain payment structures, billing arrangements, and retainer agreements to prospective clients. Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding payments and financial arrangements. Ensure all payments are collected timely and in accordance with the firm’s policies. Collaborate with the marketing team to identify new opportunities for client engagement and referrals. Research issues related to clients’ cases Draft and file legal documents (pleadings, motions, etc.) Come up with legal theories for clients’ cases Communicate with clients; if you like to communicate with clients or go the extra mile to make the client happy, then please apply

Qualifications:

Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base Effective communication skills and problem-solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients Candidates must have passed the bar exam Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA) J.D. degree and active law license in North Carolina are required Display excellent written, problem-solving, and verbal communication skills History of being deadline-driven and extremely organized Courtroom experience is not required Experience in professional licensing/administrative law matters is preferred but not required Experience in sales is preferred but not required Proficient in basic computer software and can quickly learn to use new programs Self-starter able to work independently and adhere to the firm’s policy and procedure manual Experience with cloud-based technology, specifically Google Drive & law firm management software, to name a few are required Ability to work as a member of a team is necessary The use of a calendar and a task management system is required The ability to use meeting software, like ‘Zoom’, ‘Google Meet’ and ‘Microsoft Teams’, is required Must have a valid driver’s license There will be some work in Superior Court via appeals of agency/board decisions and other professional license-related matters. Compensation will include a 401(k) option after 12 months of employment Health insurance benefits after 6 months of employment Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) after 6 months of employment After 60 days, work-from-home may be available Please submit a cover letter along with a resume in PDF format in order to be considered. About Company We believe in making sure clients are a good fit for our team members and have a client grading system in place to ensure clients fit well with our team We believe in working as a collaborative team and you will have support from other team members to get the best results for clients as possible We believe in the value of a hybrid work environment to assist team members in balancing their priorities The first sixty days, while we are getting to know one another, will be in the office so we can determine the best hybrid schedule for your situation Client billing is on a flat fee basis, so you will not have to worry about meeting a set hourly billing goal We believe in having measurable data in order to determine success in each of our roles to accomplish the goals of clients and firm