Careers at Modern Legal
Work Hard. Laugh Often. Change Lives.
We take family law seriously. Ourselves? Not so much. Life is complicated enough — we believe work should be meaningful, challenging, and occasionally include tacos, terrible dad jokes, and celebrating wins together.
People do their best work when they’re treated like people, not job titles. Whether you’re an attorney or part of our support squad, you’ll learn, grow, and shape a career while making a real impact every day.
What guides us
Our Core Values
These values define how we serve our clients, support one another, and build a workplace we’re proud of.
Awesome Without Exception
Excellence is our standard.
We take pride in delivering exceptional work, treating everyone with respect, and following through on our commitments. We believe details matter because our clients deserve nothing less.
Genuine Advocacy
We care deeply—and act with integrity.
We advocate fiercely for our clients, support one another as teammates, and lead with honesty, compassion, and professionalism in every interaction.
Innovation
We look for better ways.
We embrace technology, challenge outdated processes, and continuously improve how we serve clients and work together. Better is always possible.
Perseverance
We don’t quit when things get hard.
Family law can be emotionally demanding. We stay focused, solve problems, and support one another through challenges while keeping our clients moving forward.
Empowerment
We help people grow.
We believe the best teams are built by developing people. We encourage ownership, continuous learning, and giving every teammate the tools and trust to succeed.
The total package
Big-firm resources, small-firm heart
We offer a polished, big-firm resource set with a small, down-to-earth firm feel.
⚖️Work that Fits Your Life
We believe great lawyers and professionals need balance to do their best work.
Flexible scheduling where possible, generous PTO, paid holidays, and a culture that respects your life outside the office.
🚀Modern Tools. Better Work.
We invest in technology so you can focus on people—not paperwork.
Cloud-based systems, AI-assisted workflows, modern case management, and efficient processes that eliminate unnecessary busy work.
❤️ We Invest in Your Growth
You’re not just filling a position—you’re building a career.
Paid CLEs, bar dues, professional memberships, mentorship, leadership development, and ongoing training so you continue growing every year.
🤝A Team that Has Your Back
No egos. No office politics. Just people who genuinely want each other to succeed.
Weekly strategy meetings, collaboration, coaching, celebrations, and teammates who support one another through the challenges of family law.
💜 Meaningful Work
Help families navigate some of the most important moments of their lives while making a lasting difference in your community.
📈 Performance Matters
Clear expectations, regular feedback, opportunities for advancement, and recognition when you do great work.
🎉 We Celebrate Wins
Team lunches, milestone celebrations, birthdays, work anniversaries, volunteer opportunities, and firm events that bring everyone together.
🏥 Competitive Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, retirement options, and other benefits designed to support you and your family.
Join the team
Current Openings
Full descriptions are available to download as PDFs. See a fit? Apply below.
north carolina
Full-Time
Family Law Litigation Attorney
We’re looking for innovators ready to roll up their sleeves alongside our clients — a tireless advocate who thrives on complex challenges and guides people through some of the most important chapters of their lives.
North Carolina
Full-Time
Legal Assistant & Client Intake Specialist
We’re looking for creative, driven collaborators for our support squad. You own the first impression for every client and drive the behind-the-scenes, high-efficiency operations that set us apart.
Application
Ready to revolutionize the way you work?
We hire for talent and culture first. If you’re ready to be awesome without exception, we want to meet you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Modern Legal is committed to creating a workplace where people are treated with respect and given the opportunity to succeed based on their abilities, contributions, and performance. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We believe diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen our team and enhance the service we provide to our clients.
