Our firm handles immigration, criminal defense, and uncontested custody and divorce matters, as well as personal injury cases. We are looking for an associate attorney to join our firm handling criminal defense court hearings, preparing legal pleadings, motions, and briefs, supervising legal support staff, and developing training programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

● Communicate with clients to prepare matters

● Draft legal pleadings, motions and briefs

● Conduct court hearings

● Supervise legal support staff

● Manage case filings and ensure compliance with deadlines

● Stay informed about changes in the laws, regulations, and local court rules impacting the Firm’s immigration practice and communicate updates to the staff

● Update legal documents, templates, and forms to conform with changes

● Coordinate case and legal strategies with legal team members

● Develop and conduct ongoing training programs for legal support staff

● Oversee use of Clio by support staff

● Coordinate clients’ requests for file copies

● Perform additional job duties as assigned

Required Skills

● Juris Doctor (JD) degree

● 2+ years of criminal experience as an attorney

● Active license to practice law in North Carolina in good standing

● Work effectively with diverse populations

● Strong communication skills – speaking, writing, reading, presenting

● Excellent time management and organizational skills, with high attention to detail

● Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

● Advanced computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new software applications

● Prior experience with Clio a plus

● Proficiency in Spanish a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

Charlotte, NC 28212 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Charlotte, NC 28212: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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