Family Law Associate Attorney

Location: On-site in Morehead City, North Carolina
Salary: Annual range not provided
Job type: Full-time, direct hire
Experience: 3+ years preferred; strong entry-level candidates considered
License: Active North Carolina Bar license required

About the opportunity
We are an established Eastern North Carolina law firm seeking a Family Law Associate for our Morehead City office. Experienced candidates, ideally with 3+ years of experience, are the priority, but a strong entry-level attorney licensed in North Carolina may be considered. The associate will manage or support domestic matters, including client counseling, pleadings, motions, discovery, negotiation, court appearances, and case strategy.

Requirements

• Active North Carolina law license in good standing
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Ability to work on-site in Morehead City, NC
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills, with sound professional judgment
• Client-centered approach to sensitive family and financial matters

Key responsibilities

• Manage or support divorce and family-law matters from strategy through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other domestic filings
• Handle or support hearings, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation
• Advise clients on processes, options, risks, and next steps
• Negotiate custody, support, property, and related issues
• Coordinate with partners, paralegals, and support staff

Target matter exposure
Divorce, custody, support, alimony, equitable distribution, separation agreements, domestic violence, high-asset matters, mediation, and domestic litigation.

Benefits
Employer-paid health premiums and a 401(k). Relocation is considered for candidates with an active North Carolina license.