Job Description
At Collins Family & Elder Law Group, we’re looking for a Family Law Attorney who is fierce, strong, compassionate, and committed to excellence. You'll play a vital role in helping clients navigate significant life changes, offering professionalism and trust every step of the way. Our firm fosters a collaborative environment where innovative legal solutions are encouraged and supported. We provide comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching, and opportunities for bonuses, all designed to support your work-life balance. In this role, you'll handle family law cases with empathy and precision, advocate for clients both inside and outside the courtroom, and offer clear, actionable legal advice. We value dedication to clients and expect you to contribute to our firm's extraordinary growth. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the legal field and want to join a team that prioritizes collaboration and career development, we encourage you to apply today. Compensation: $100,000+ yearly DOE Responsibilities: Lead family law cases from start to finish, ensuring each client receives personalized and empathetic legal support. Advocate passionately for clients in court, presenting clear and compelling arguments to achieve favorable outcomes. Draft and review legal documents with precision, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current laws and regulations. Collaborate with colleagues to develop innovative legal strategies that align with our firm's commitment to excellence. Provide clients with clear, actionable legal advice, empowering them to make informed decisions during challenging times. Maintain open and consistent communication with clients, keeping them informed and involved throughout their case. Participate in community outreach and networking events to enhance the firm's presence and build strong client relationships in Beaufort County. Qualifications: At least 4 years of family law experience, and an SC Law License; an additional license in Georgia or North Carolina would be a plus Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations A 4-year degree with a legal background and a J.D. degree are necessary for this position Experience with billing and keeping track of billable time on cases Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations Team-oriented, flexible, organized, and willing to work across office locations when needed is a plus Self-starter who will take the proactive initiative to complete priorities on a daily basis Ability to creatively problem-solve and come up with workable solutions, figure things out on your own Must be willing to travel locally around Hilton Head and Beaufort, as well as the surrounding area, for mediations, depositions, and court How Do I Apply? Please note that your ability and willingness to follow these instructions will play a big role in whether you will be considered for this position. Please submit a resume and a cover letter. In the cover letter, the first sentence should name one movie you have seen or book you have read in the last twelve months, and why you liked it so much. We look forward to receiving your application! About Company We are a fast-growing regional Family and Estate Law Firm with multiple offices in NC and SC. We are looking for members to add to our team who are fierce, strong, and compassionate as well as ethical, professional, and trustworthy. You must be committed to excellence, value clients, and want to be a part of something extraordinary. Benefits 401(k) and 401(k) matching Dental, Health, Life, Vision, and Long-term disability insurance Paid time off Retirement plan