Junior Associate Family Law Attorney

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?

• Maintain?accurate?and?timely?timekeeping and case documentation?

Requirements

• 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?

• Proficiency?with legal practice management software and Microsoft Office?

Benefits 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?