Family Law Attorney

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Family Law Attorney

Company: Foundations Family Law & Mediation Center


Description: We are looking to add talent to our small but mighty team of heart-centered and compassionate family law attorneys. We resolve family law conflicts as painlessly and peacefully as possible in Central to Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. You’ll be responsible for managing a case load of 30-35 cases, including complaints for divorce, custody, modifications, contempts, guardianships of a minor, and drafting/negotiating prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements.You should have experience with high-conflict custody issues, GAL investigations, and settlement negotiations. You must be passionate about this practice area and committed to helping clients reach favorable solutions during one of the most emotional and difficult periods of their lives.Compensation:

• $80,000 – $100,000 + annual base salary. Additional bonus compensation is available based on meeting and exceeding KPIs. We offer a flexible work schedule and lower than industry-standard 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.”

Responsibilities:

• Meet with clients to determine their goals and develop a case strategy
• Ensure timely communication with clients
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and pro se opposing parties
• Draft pleadings including motions for temporary orders, motions to vacate the marital home, separation agreements, pre-trial memos, and position statements for use in GAL investigations and conciliation
• Prepare and advocate for clients at all court hearings and case events
• Collaborate with all members of the legal team, including the Founding Attorney, Case Manager, and other attorneys

Qualifications:

• MA Bar License (required)
• RI Bar License (preferred)
• Mediation certified (preferred)
• At least 1-3 years litigating all aspects of family law cases

About Company:
We view litigation as a last resort and encourage alternative dispute resolution methods, including attorney-assisted negotiations, mediation, and conciliation, to empower our clients to maintain control over the outcomes of their cases. We strive to minimize collateral damage to our clients, their children, and the family unit by keeping them out of the court system as much as possible.We are unapologetically pro-women and represent many survivors of coercive control and domestic abuse. To that end, the ideal candidate must also possess superior motion practice skills and be knowledgeable about and sensitive to the unique needs of this clientele. We pride ourselves on being a client-centered firm and value responsiveness, remembering the details of our clients’ cases, and transparencyWe value collaboration, supporting one another inside and outside of work, and maintaining a positive attitude and finding the silver lining in difficult situations.

Salary: $80000 – 100000 per year

Location: Worcester, MA

Date: Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:08:14 GMT


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