Family Law Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off

Full job description
Guirguis Law, P.A. is a faith-bases practice law firm that serves the whole person not just the
legal problem. Our firm is currently seeking a Family Law attorney to join our multicultural
team. We are looking for a sharp Family attorney who will zealously represent our clients in all
areas of family law. Youll assist individuals in a variety of situations such as navigating
prenuptial agreements and attending court hearings for divorce, alimony/spousal support, and
child support. The prime candidate will have experience with a range of sensitive legal issues
such as child abuse, child custody, and domestic violence, and be able to maintain composure,
negotiate, and argue effectively even in emotional and high-stress situations. If you are
passionate about helping people navigate some of the most difficult challenges they may face in
their lives, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:
Represent clients in court proceedings as needed
Maintain client files to ensure they are properly organized and up to date
Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the
situation and forming a strategy for a plan of action
Create legal documents such as pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements,
contracts, judgements and orders for a high volume of cases
Communicate with other attorneys and paralegal to effectively move through the civil
litigation process

Qualifications:
4-year degree with a legal background
Must have worked on family law issues for at least 3-5 years
Ability to successfully represent both plaintiff and defendant sides of a case
Active member of the ABA (American Bar Association)
Previous criminal justice or other legal background preferred
Dependable and detailed oriented is a must.
4-8 years of family law experience preferred
Management and Litigation of Family Law cases, including child custody, support,
contempt, and equitable distribution.
Drafting and filing of legal pleadings
Discovery
Meeting with clients
Litigation experience required
Duly licensed to practice law in North Carolina

Benefits offered to our full-time employees include:
Paid time off
Paid holidays when the office is closed.
Simple IRA
Medical insurance
Compensation:
Based on experience.