Associate Attorney: Family, Municipal & Civil Litigation

The Law Offices of Murphy & Murphy, P.C.; Lakeville (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Law Offices of Murphy & Murphy, P.C. in Lakeville, MA seeks an associate attorney to work across family, municipal, civil litigation, and landlord/tenant matters.

You will collaborate with experienced counsel in a small, supportive firm setting and handle a diverse caseload. Responsibilities include representing clients in multiple courts, drafting pleadings and memos, researching cases, and maintaining client communication.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• Experience or interest in family law, municipal law, civil litigation, and/or landlord/tenant law preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in Probate and Family Court, Housing Court, and District Court proceedings.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, agreements, and legal memoranda.
• Conducting legal research and case analysis.
• Communicating directly with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Assisting with case strategy and litigation preparation.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Client communication

Education

Massachusetts Bar admission

Job description

The Law Offices of Murphy & Murphy, P.C. in Lakeville, MA seeks an associate attorney to work across family, municipal, civil litigation, and landlord/tenant matters.

You will collaborate with experienced counsel in a small, supportive firm setting and handle a diverse caseload. Responsibilities include representing clients in multiple courts, drafting pleadings and memos, researching cases, and maintaining client communication.