Attorney - Family Law

O'Connor Family Law; Hanover (MA); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

O'Connor Family Law is seeking a skilled attorney who can collaborate with senior partners and staff to effectively strategize and serve clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong research and writing abilities, and be comfortable arguing in court if negotiations stall.

The role requires a J.D. from an accredited law school and at least two years of related experience, with proficiency in Westlaw and Lexis, and advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifikationen

• J.D. from an accredited law school with 2 years of related experience is required.
• Excellent research and writing skills are essential.
• Advanced computer skills with legal research programs (Westlaw, Lexis) are required.
• Ability to handle a heavy caseload with little supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is needed.

Aufgaben

• Determine case strategies and solutions to serve clients’ needs after analysis.
• Draft correspondence, legal pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Oversee client invoicing/billing records, schedule meetings, and complete tasks.
• Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during proceedings.
• Manage administrative staff, paralegals, and law clerks.
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs.
• Counsel clients by assessing options and determining the best course of action for a successful outcome.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Ausbildung

J.D. degree

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Our busy family law firm is growing, and we are looking for talent that works hard to represent the clients we serve well. The prime candidate will work seamlessly with both senior partners and administrative staff in an effort to effectively strategize and serve clients. If you have excellent research and writing skills, can easily use today’s technology, communicate effectively, and love walking into the courtroom to argue if negotiations break down, we would love to connect!

Compensation:

$100,000 - $150,000 yearly

Qualifications

• Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills required
• Successful completion of an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree and 2 years of related experience
• Advanced computer skills working with legal research programs (Westlaw and Lexis) required
• Must be able to handle a heavy caseload with little supervision
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is needed

Responsibilities

• Determine case strategies and solutions to serve clients’ needs after analysis
• Draft correspondence, legal pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Take responsibility for administrative staff relating to client invoicing/billing records, setting up meetings with clients, and completing tasks
• Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings
• Manage administrative assistants, paralegals, and law clerks
• Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs
• Counsel clients by assessing options and determining the best course of action for a successful outcome