Family Law Attorney

Job Description

Our law firm is seeking an experienced family law attorney who can assist our clients in navigating the sensitive legal issues of family law, including divorce, child custody, guardianship of a minor, and post-final judgment modification and contempt actions. Many of our clients are also survivors of domestic violence and/or coercive control. Jobseekers should be equally familiar with prenuptial agreements and be able to effectively engage in oral debate and negotiation even in highly stressful and emotional situations. If you are driven by an opportunity to help people during one of the most difficult times in their lives and have a proven track record of success, we welcome you to apply.

$80,000 - $100,000+ yearly (dependent upon monthly billable hour requirement) plus bonus compensation availableCompensation:

$80,000 - $100,000 + yearlyResponsibilities:

Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed

Help solve legal problems for clients through analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action

Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process

Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, marital settlement agreements, judgements, and orders for a high volume of cases

Keep client files properly organized and up to date

Ensure timely communication with clients

Qualifications:

Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations

Licensed in Massachusetts (required), Rhode Island (preferred)

At least 2-3 years of family law practice

About Company

Foundations Family Law was created to be an intentionally different law firm. We are a heart-centered business and strive to resolve family law conflicts as painlessly and peacefully as possible in Central-Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

While the attorney must be able to attend scheduled court hearings in Rhode Island and Central-Eastern Mass (we are based in Worcester county), office hours and client meetings are completely remote/virtual. We also offer a flexible work schedule and sustainable billable hour requirement (as low as 80 hours/month) to accommodate working parents.

Benefits: Health reimbursement, IRA with company match, Generous vacation and sick leave policy