Divorce & Family Law Associate

Davis Malm; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Híbrido; USD 125 000 - 155 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

401k profit sharing

PTO & holidays

Mentorship

Bar dues coverage

Resumo da oferta

Davis Malm in Boston is seeking a Divorce & Family Law Associate licensed to practice in MA with 3–5 years of family law experience. This full-time role operates under our hybrid work policy and requires the ability to manage a caseload while collaborating with senior partners on complex matters such as custody, spousal support, and asset division.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional courtroom presence and written advocacy skills, thrive in a busy environment, and demonstrate initiative to

Qualificações

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Massachusetts Bar license in good standing.
• 3–5 years of dedicated family law experience.
• High energy and a strong work ethic to manage a dynamic, high-volume caseload.
• Exceptional courtroom presence and written advocacy skills.

Responsabilidades

• Represent clients in Probate and Family Court on motions, trials, pre-trial conferences, emergency hearings, etc. as well as at conciliations and arbitrations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, financial statements, and separation agreements.
• Conduct extensive legal research (Lexis), draft discovery, engage in careful discovery management, and conduct depositions.
• Provide empathetic, clear communication and strategic advice to clients.
• Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to ensure efficient case management.

Conhecimentos

Courtroom advocacy

Written advocacy

Legal research

Client counseling

Formação académica

Juris Doctor

Ferramentas

Lexis

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are seeking a Divorce & Family Law Associate, licensed to practice in MA, with 3-5 years of experience in family law. This is a full-time position, and you must be able to work in our Boston office based on our hybrid work policy.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a busy environment and has exceptional courtroom presence and written advocacy skills. Manage your own caseload while collaborating with senior partners on complex litigation, including domestic relations matters relative to custody, spousal support, and asset division. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney looking to elevate their courtroom experience and fast-track their career. Successful candidates must be excited to work independently but comfortable as part of a larger team.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent our clients in the Probate and Family Court on motions, trials, pre-trial conferences, emergency hearings, etc. as well as at conciliations and arbitrations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, financial statements, and separation agreements.
• Conduct extensive legal research (Lexis platform), draft discovery, engage in careful discovery management, and conduct depositions.
• Provide empathetic, clear communication and strategic advice to clients.
• Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to ensure efficient case management.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Massachusetts Bar license in good standing.
• 3–5 years of dedicated family law experience
• High energy and a strong work ethic to manage a dynamic, high-volume caseload.
• Exceptional courtroom presence and written advocacy skills.

What We Offer

• Salary: $125,000-$155,000 (based on experience), plus an attractive performance bonus structure.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k) with profit sharing.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Bar memberships and coverage of annual BBO dues.