Attorney Jobs in North Carolina

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Construction Advocate

  • Uniti
  • Concord, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Concord, NC
  • 1 day ago

Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti (NASDAQ: UNIT), is a premier insurgent provider of multi-gigabit fiber internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400 markets across...

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Staff Attorney

  • United States Courts
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

/Organization North Carolina Western Bankruptcy Administrator Overview of the Position The Bankruptcy Administrator for the Western District of North Carolina is accepting applications for a staff attorney...

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Staff Attorney

  • City of Monroe (NC)
  • Monroe, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Monroe, NC
  • 1 day ago

Assist the City Attorney and outside counsel with litigation matters by conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, and gathering evidence....

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Floor Crew - Advocate/Atrium Health Stanly - 2nd Shift Full-Time

  • Advocate Aurora Health
  • Albemarle, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Albemarle, NC
  • 2 days ago

Department: 11906 Atrium Health Stanly - Environmental Services Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: This position is 40 hours a...

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Real Estate Counsel

  • Apex Clean Energy
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

real estate efforts related to project finance including responding to real estate due diligence requests from lenders, investors and other financing partners Interact with landowners and landowner attorneys...

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Environmental Services Tech -Advocate/Atrium Health Union - 2nd Shift (Full Time)

  • Advocate Aurora Health
  • Monroe, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Monroe, NC
  • 2 days ago

Department: 11906 Atrium Health Union - Environmental Services Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 2nd shift 3:00-11:30pm, EOW Pay...

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Patient Relations Advocate

  • Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
  • Camp Lejeune, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Camp Lejeune, NC
  • 2 days ago

About the Position: Serves as a liaison between Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune (NMCCL) patients, hospital staff, and the community they serve focusing on patient's rights, benefits, and...

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Advocate I - Murdoch Developmental Center

  • State of North Carolina
  • Butner, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Butner, NC
  • 3 days ago

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division State Operated Health Care Facilities Job Classification Title Advocate I (S) Position Number 60050475 Grade NC10 About Us The North Carolina...

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Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation - Wilmington

  • Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 4 days ago

pleadings, motions and briefs, conducts depositions, develops facts, makes legal arguments, reports case updates to managing attorney and clients in defense of our clients....

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Associate Attorney

  • Poulin Willey Anastopoulo
  • Lumberton, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Lumberton, NC
  • 4 days ago

What You Will Do Manage a caseload with mentorship and training from senior attorneys Learn and execute litigation case steps from filing through resolution Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and...

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Community Resource Advocate

  • Appalachian Mountain Health
  • Murphy, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Murphy, NC
  • 4 days ago

Title: Community Resource Advocate Reports to: Community Program Supervisor Category: Non-Exempt Appalachian Mountain Health (AMH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides...

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Senior Family Law Attorney

  • Triangle Divorce Lawyers
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 5 days ago

practice, evidentiary hearings, and trial advocacy Proven ability to negotiate effectively in mediation and settlement conferences Excellent written and verbal communication skills High level of emotional...

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Medical Malpractice Attorney

  • Poulin, Willey, Anastopoulo
  • Lumberton, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Lumberton, NC
  • 5 days ago

Class Action & Mass Tort Lawyers 1 hour ago Lumberton, NC 3 Years Full Time 1015 75,000 - 150,000 / Yearly Personal Injury Trial Share on Apply now Description: Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $150,000.00...

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Attorney Resource Center Specialist

  • Fox Rothschild
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 5 days ago

As a member of the Attorney Resource Center (ARC), the ARC Specialist provides administrative and document production support to attorneys and administrative departments firm-wide....

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Demographic Data for North Carolina

Moving to North Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about North Carolina below.


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Salary for Attorney Jobs in North Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in North Carolina offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
72.2%
Bachelor's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
7.5%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.5%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in North Carolina
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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