Associate

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, PracticeMaster, or similar).

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