Law​/Legal Associate, Legal Counsel

Description

A well established Massachusetts law firm in Natick is seeking an experienced Family Law Associate to join its growing domestic relations practice. This attorney will handle a diverse caseload involving divorce, custody, support, modifications, paternity matters, and related probate and family court litigation. The ideal candidate is a confident litigator with strong client management skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a busy team.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage all phases of family law matters, including intake, strategy development, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiation, and trial preparation.

- Represent clients in Massachusetts Probate & Family Court hearings, trials, and conferences.

- Draft pleadings, motions, financial statements, agreements, discovery responses, and correspondence.

- Conduct legal research and provide guidance to clients on complex domestic relations issues.

- Work closely with partners, paralegals, and staff to ensure high-quality client service.

- Maintain organized case files and meet all court and statutory deadlines.

- Participate in mediation, conciliation, and alternate dispute resolution proceedings as needed.

Qualifications

- J.D. from an accredited law school.

- 5-8 years of substantive family law experience in Massachusetts.

- Admission and good standing with the Massachusetts Bar.

- Strong courtroom experience and familiarity with Probate & Family Court procedures.

- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

- Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision.

- Strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused approach.

- Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with complex asset division, business valuation issues, and high-conflict custody matters.

- Mediation or conciliator training (a plus, not required).

- Familiarity with case management systems (Clio, Practice Master, or similar).

Requirements Depositions, Draft Motions, Civil Litigation Experience, Civil Litigation, Licensed Attorney, Family Law

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