# Senior Family Law Attorney

> SMB Team · Charlotte, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-30

**Salary:** USD 140,000–170,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Our client, a thriving, well-established law firm expanding into North Carolina is offering a ground floor opportunity as the Senior Attorney skilled in Family Law Litigation to open their Charlotte (SouthPark) office!

Join a law firm that values compassion and individuality, guiding clients through unique family law matters with empathy. If you want to make a real impact and are passionate about advocacy and client service, we want to hear from you!

### Why Join this Firm?

The Firm offers exceptional legal staff, advanced technology, and world-class marketing and client retention systems that will support you to expand the family law practice.

The law firm is mission-driven firm fosters a collaborative, values-based culture where every team member’s voice matters. They are a firm that believes all learn from each other: the partners can learn as much from their valued paralegals as the associates can from the administrative team, and vice versa.

### What You’ll Do

-   Lead family law cases from intake to resolution: divorce, custody, support, alimony, and paternity.
-   Litigate family law cases from inception, to settlement or trial.
-   Meet divorce clients with empathy and strong advocacy.
-   Develop strategic case approaches through thorough research and analysis.
-   Draft legal pleadings, motions, briefs, and court documents.
-   Explain complex legal issues and support clients throughout their domestic relations case.
-   Advocate for clients in family law court, mediations, and depositions.
-   Negotiate and finalize settlements.
-   Stay abreast of family law statutes and case law.
-   Collaborate with a dedicated, supportive legal team.
-   Consistently deliver results and meet deadlines, communicating case statuses to the partnership on a regular basis.

## Requirements

### What You’ll Need

-   Extensive NC Family Law attorney experience
-   JD from accredited law school
-   Active North Carolina Bar license
-   Ability to manage associate attorneys
-   Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
-   Compassionate, client-focused work ethic
-   Ownership mindset and drive to succeed

## Benefits

### Benefits & Compensation

-   401(k) with company match
-   Health Insurance 100% paid for the employee
-   Competitive base salary plus incentives
-   Opportunity for expansion and growth

### Compensation

Base salary $140,000 – 170,000, plus bonus and incentive opportunity and future leadership of an expanding office. Complete and total back office support and a proven marketing/leads system provided. A comprehensive benefits package and retirement plan are offered.

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