Probate & Family Law Associate Attorney

Pay: $120,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Job description:

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established family law practice with decades of experience serving Massachusetts families
• Step into meaningful, hands-on work with the opportunity to manage your own files and grow your practice
• Work closely with an experienced attorney who is looking to mentor the right person and help them develop long term
• Handle substantive family law matters including divorce, custody, support, modifications, and contempt actions
• Be part of a smaller team where your work will be visible, valued, and impactful
• Opportunity for increased compensation as experience grows, with bonus potential and possible upside for bringing in business

Location: This is a primarily on-site opportunity based in Framingham, Massachusetts, which offers strong day-to-day collaboration, mentorship, and face time as you ramp up in the practice, with more flexibility possible over time.

Note: Must be admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in good standing and have at least 3 years of Massachusetts family law experience. We are seeking someone who can step in and handle files with limited to moderate supervision.

About Us We are a small, established family law practice focused on helping clients navigate some of the most important and difficult moments in their lives. Our team is known for thoughtful counsel, strong preparation, and effective advocacy in Massachusetts Probate & Family Court matters. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in family law matters including divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, alimony, modifications, contempt actions, paternity, and related Probate & Family Court proceedings
• Manage a caseload with increasing independence
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, agreements, and legal correspondence
• Prepare for and attend hearings, conferences, mediations, conciliations, and trials
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda as needed
• Negotiate settlements and help clients evaluate practical legal options
• Communicate with clients in a compassionate, responsive, and professional manner
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff on case strategy and case progression

Qualifications

• JD required
• Active Massachusetts Bar admission in good standing
• 3+ years of Massachusetts family law experience
• Strong litigation, drafting, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage cases with limited to moderate supervision
• Client-focused, professional, and empathetic approach
• More senior candidates will be considered

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Direct access to mentorship and real responsibility
• Opportunity to build a long-term future in the practice
• Collegial small-firm environment where your contributions matter
• Meaningful client work with real human impact
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, benefits, and retirement plan with employer match

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan