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Associate Attorney

Johannesmeyer & Sawyer, PLLC
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

Title : Associate Attorney (Remote with travel required)

Location : North Carolina (or in SC near the border of NC)

Salary : $90,000 - 130,000, Annually Depending on Experience

About ​Johannesmeyer & Sawyer, PLLC

Celebrating 15 years as a prestigious estate planning and real estate law firm based in North Carolina, we are excited to add a remote Associate Attorney based in North Carolina or South Carolina to our growing team. We pride ourselves on high retention, mentorship to partners, and opportunities for professional growth. Our firm is rapidly growing in the area of probate. This is a great opportunity for an Associate that is looking for a balance of litigation and transactional work in addition to the potential opportunity to enter a non-equity partnership track. We seek an Attorney that is an independent self-starter and does not require a lot of oversight. We honor a work life balance for our employees and include our entire firm in our anniversary celebrations. T o learn more, please visit our website :

Benefits

  • 3 Weeks PTO all firm-observed holidays
  • Quarterly bonus opportunities based on performance
  • Matching 401K once eligible
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • 100% coverage for bar membership, CLEs, and malpractice insurance
  • Fully reimbursed for mileage and travel, including when coming into the office
  • No billable hour requirement

Requirements

  • Must reside in North Carolina or close to the South Carolina / North Carolina border
  • Must be able to come into the offices which are located in Lake Wylie and Rock Hill ~25% of the time on an as-needed basis to meet with clients and the team
  • A degree from an ABA accredited law school and an active bar membership in NC
  • 2 years of litigation experience
  • Tech-savvy and proficient in both Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
  • An ability to travel 30% of the time within the state of North Carolina
  • Responsibilities

  • Managing a probate caseload and timely filings, including contested probate cases
  • Court appearances and supporting emotionally charged clients
  • Attending client estate planning meetings and potential client consultations
  • Reviewing estate planning documents
  • Bonus Experience

  • An active bar membership in SC
  • Probate and / or estate planning experience
  • Experience with Wealth Counsel
  • Bilingual
  • An existing book of business
  • Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

    Johannesmeyer & Sawyer, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex, disability status, national origin, or veteran status.

    This position is based in remote, within NC or SC. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

    Salary : $90,000 - $130,000

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