Junior Associate Family Law Attorney
hace 17 horas
Tewksbury
Job Description We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Junior Associate Family Law Attorney to join our growing family law practice in Massachusetts. This role is ideal for an early-career attorney who is eager to develop hands-on experience in family law while working under the guidance of senior attorneys. The successful candidate will assist with a broad range of family law matters and demonstrate strong advocacy, organization, and client-care skills. Key Responsibilities • Assist senior attorneys with family law matters, including divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, alimony, modifications, and contempt actions, • Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery requests/responses, and settlement agreements, • Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries and analyses, • Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, and conferences under supervision, as appropriate, • Participate in client meetings, intake interviews, and ongoing client communications, • Manage assigned cases with attention to deadlines, accuracy, and ethical standards, • Collaborate with paralegals, intake staff, and other attorneys to ensure efficient case management, • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, • Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and in good standing, or admission pending, • 0–3 years of legal experience (family law experience preferred but not required), • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-centered approach, • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment, • High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail Preferred Skills & Attributes • Interest in or exposure to family law and domestic relations, • Comfort appearing in court and interacting with opposing counsel, • Empathy and emotional intelligence when working with clients during sensitive matters, • Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and grow within the practice Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000 annually In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a Paid Time Off package, matching 401(k), health insurance, free CLE, $1,000 signing bonus (payable after 90 day probation period), bar dues and notary costs covered, flexible work arrangements, wellness budget, bonus structure and other perks. • Mentorship and training from experienced family law attorneys, • Opportunities for professional growth and courtroom experience, • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, • Benefits package (health insurance, PTO, CLE support, bar dues, etc., as applicable), • Supportive and collaborative work environment