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 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 from 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! Responsibilities: • Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys • Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings • Resolve cases efficiently by using communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals • Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff • Assist clients in determining a proper solution to legal conflicts and determine the best course of action • 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 • Will be the lead attorney on cases after proper training and proving yourself after a set probationary period • Research issues related to clients’ cases • Attend hearings in front of various licensing entities, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, state agencies, and professional licensing boards • Attend settlement conferences with various licensing entities, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, state agencies, and professional licensing boards • Attend meetings with Board and Agency investigators • Draft and file legal documents (pleadings, motions, etc.) • Come up with legal theories for clients’ cases and execute plans for hearings and settlement conferences • Communicate with clients; if you like to communicate with clients or go the extra mile to make the client happy, then please apply Qualifications: • Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school • Successful completion of the bar exam • Effective communication skills and problem-solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients • Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA) • Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base • 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 preferred, but not required • Experience in professional licensing/administrative law matters 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. Compensation: $67,500 - $85,000 yearly plus discretionary quarterly bonus

• 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 • Will be the lead attorney on cases after proper training and proving yourself after a set probationary period • Research issues related to clients’ cases • Attend hearings in front of various licensing entities, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, state agencies, and professional licensing boards • Attend settlement conferences with various licensing entities, including the Office of Administrative Hearings, state agencies, and professional licensing boards • Attend meetings with Board and Agency investigators • Draft and file legal documents (pleadings, motions, etc.) • Come up with legal theories for clients’ cases and execute plans for hearings and settlement conferences • Communicate with clients; if you like to communicate with clients or go the extra mile to make the client happy, then please apply