Family Law Associate

Porcello Law Offices; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Mentorship opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Porcello Law Offices in Salem, MA seeks a driven Family Law Attorney to manage a full caseload and regularly represent clients in court. You will litigate in fast-paced settings, draft pleadings, and collaborate with staff to protect clients’ parental and financial rights.

The role requires 3–7 years of family law experience, active MA bar status, and proven negotiations, with on-site work in Salem, MA. This is a full-time position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active Massachusetts bar admission in good standing.
• 3–7 years of experience in Family Law with demonstrated disputes.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills with strong negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full caseload of family law matters including divorce, child custody, and probate issues.
• Appear in Probate and Family Courts in Essex, Middlesex, and Suffolk for hearings and trials.
• Draft pleadings and motions, review financial documents, and conduct depositions and negotiations.

Skills

Litigation

Client counseling

Drafting motions

Depositions

Negotiations

Organization

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

We are seeking a driven, high-energy Family Law Attorney to manage a robust caseload and regularly represent clients in court. This role requires a skilled litigator who excels in fast-paced environments, maintains a high standard of client advocacy, and balances active casework with firm growth.

Company Description

Porcello Law Offices is a client-focused firm dedicated to providing honest, trustworthy legal counsel that protects clients’ financial and parental rights. The firm serves all of Essex County from offices in Salem and Gloucester, Massachusetts, representing individuals in Essex Probate and Family Court. Practice areas include family law disputes such as high-asset divorce, complex child custody matters, and related probate and civil litigation. Attorneys at Porcello Law Offices work collaboratively to help clients overcome immediate legal challenges and move toward more secure futures.

Role Description

The Family Law Attorney will handle a full caseload of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and related probate issues. Day-to-day responsibilities include meeting with clients, assessing legal needs, developing case strategies, drafting pleadings and motions, and reviewing financial and custodial documents. The role involves appearing in the Essex, Middlesex, and Suffolk Probate and Family Courts for hearings, pre-trial conferences, and trials, as well as conducting depositions and negotiations with opposing counsel. The attorney will collaborate with colleagues and support staff, maintain accurate case files, and ensure deadlines and procedural requirements are met. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Salem, MA.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years experience in Law and Family Law, with demonstrated experience handling family law disputes.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex Legal Issues related to divorce, custody, and probate matters.
• Proficiency in drafting and arguing Motions, as well as advocating for clients at all stages of family law matters including but not limited toPre Trial Conferences, Review Hearings, and Trials in Probate and Family Court.
• Experience preparing for and conducting Depositions, including examining parties and witnesses.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active Massachusetts bar admission in good standing.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, with strong negotiation and client counseling abilities.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple cases and court deadlines.
• Prior experience in Essex, Middlesex, or SuffolkProbate and Family Courts or Massachusetts family law practice is required.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Retirement contributions
• Paid time off
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities
• A team-oriented firm culture

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an attorney who is confident, compassionate, hardworking, and solutions-oriented. The ideal candidate understands that family law requires not only strong legal advocacy, but also empathy, communication, and the ability to help clients make informed decisions during difficult periods in their lives.

If you are an experienced family law attorney looking to join a growing firm where you can take ownership of your cases and continue to develop your practice, we would love to hear from you.