Supervising Attorney – Family Law in Matthews, North Carolina at Sussman Law Firm, PLLC

About Sussman Law Firm, PLLC

Sussman Law Firm, PLLC is a Charlotte-based firm focused on family and immigration law. We value accountability, initiative, and professional growth within a collaborative, high-performance environment. We are not your typical law firm. We are poised for aggressive growth, and we are seeking a Supervising Attorney who can combine exceptional legal advocacy with strong leadership, guide and develop legal employees, and drive accountability and performance while delivering thoughtful, high-quality legal service to clients navigating complex family matters.

Our Culture

At Sussman Law Firm, PLLC, we believe great work starts with a strong team. We foster an environment where employees are empowered to make a real impact in clients’ lives every day.

We value accountability, ownership, and collaboration. Every team member—regardless of role—is respected, supported, and encouraged to grow professionally and personally.

This is a high-performance environment. We work hard, hold ourselves to high standards, and take pride in doing things the right way. The work is challenging—but it is also meaningful, rewarding, and growth-oriented. If you are looking for a role where you will be pushed to grow, supported by a strong team, and make a difference in people’s lives, you will fit right in.

If you are hired, you will be part of a wonderful team of people who work hard to get the job done right the first time and take pride in the work that they do. You will be part of a team that is rewarded for their hard work. Is this going to be an easy job? No. It might be the biggest challenge of your life. However, it is our belief that anything really great is worth working hard for and that our greatest growth comes from our biggest challenges. You will be challenged as a Supervising Attorney, but you will grow, create new experiences, and have fun along the way. More importantly, you will find great joy in helping people find solutions in the areas of their lives that matter most!

The Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced family law attorney who is ready to combine legal practice with leadership and make a meaningful impact within a growing Firm. The Supervising Attorney will maintain a reduced caseload while supervising, mentoring, and developing attorneys and legal support employees within the Firm’s Family Law team. In addition to providing strategic guidance on complex matters, this role is responsible for promoting efficient case progression, monitoring team performance and KPI achievement, addressing performance concerns, and maintaining high standards of legal advocacy and client service. This position requires exceptional legal judgment, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to provide clear direction, accountability, and support while handling sensitive and often emotional matters with professionalism and empathy.

Compensation: $115,000-$150,000 + Bonus

Key Responsibilities

Manage a reduced caseload of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and equitable distribution, while balancing supervisory and administrative responsibilities.Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, depositions, settlement negotiations, and other family law proceedings.Develop case strategies, draft and review legal documents, and provide strategic guidance on complex, high-value, or high-conflict matters.Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop attorneys, Case Managers, and legal support employees.Provide guidance to legal employees regarding case strategy, case progression, risk management, and effective client representation.Monitor legal team performance, workloads, case progression, deadlines, and resource allocation to promote accountability and efficient case handling.Monitor legal employees’ progress toward established KPI targets and hold employees accountable for meeting performance expectations.Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and formal performance evaluations, providing timely, constructive, and documented feedback.Identify and address performance concerns through coaching, performance improvement plans, and corrective or disciplinary conversations in coordination with Firm leadership and Human Resources, as appropriate.Support the onboarding, training, professional development, and advancement of legal employees while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team.Ensure compliance with applicable laws, court rules, ethical requirements, Firm policies and procedures, and established client service standards.Collaborate with the Managing Attorney and Firm leadership regarding team performance, staffing and workload needs, significant case risks, process improvements, and departmental goals.Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.Active license and good standing with the North Carolina state bar.5+ years of family law experience and courtroom experience required.Strong knowledge of family law procedures and local court rules.Experience with mediation and alternative dispute resolution.Prior experience supervising, coaching, and evaluating attorneys, Case Managers, or legal support employees required. Demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, and lead legal teams. Strong organizational, delegation, and case management skills. Proven ability to manage complex litigation matters and provide strategic legal guidance.Familiarity with legal practice management software.

Primary Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Team billable performance and collectability.Timeliness of case progression across supervised matters.Reduction of overdue tasks and missed deadlines within the team.Timely completion of employee performance reviews, coaching, and performance-management responsibilities.

Key Success Factors

Effectively leads, coaches, develops, and holds legal employees accountable for performance and professional growth.Maintains strong oversight of team performance, case progression, deadlines, workload, and quality of legal work.Demonstrates sound legal judgment, effective delegation, professionalism, and timely decision-making in managing team and client matters.Identifies and addresses performance, conduct, case management, and client service concerns promptly and constructively.Fosters a collaborative, accountable, high-performing legal team that consistently delivers high-quality legal services and client service.

Travel Requirements

Frequent travel to courthouses for hearings, motions, trials, usually within Mecklenburg County or nearby counties.Occasional travel to mediators or law offices for mediations and depositions.

The Perks

We are committed to supporting our team both professionally and personally. Our benefits package is designed to promote well-being, financial stability, and long-term growth.Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential

Discretionary Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Paid Personal Wellness Days

Paid Bereavement

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

401(k) Match

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Paid Jury Duty Time

Paid Professional Memberships

Approved Continuing Legal Education

Approved Classes or Seminars

Free Legal Services for Employees

Employee Referral Bonus

Fun Employee Celebrations

Retreats and Team Building Events

And more