Family Law Attorney

Sawin Law, P.C.; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Various bonus opportunities

401(k)

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Ongoing training

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

A law firm in Massachusetts is seeking a Divorce and Family Law Associate Attorney. This role involves providing legal support, preparing documents, and making court appearances. The ideal candidate will have a JD and MA Bar admission, along with strong legal knowledge. Training is available for those without prior experience in divorce or family law. The position offers various benefits, including unlimited paid time off and 401(k).

Qualifications

• JD and MA Bar admission required.
• Strong legal knowledge essential.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to clients and assist other attorneys.
• Prepare legal reports and documents.
• Make court appearances to provide oral arguments.

Skills

Strong legal knowledge

Strong critical‑thinking and creative problem‑solving skills

Ability to multitask

High degree of trustworthiness

Education

JD and MA Bar admission

Job description

Sawin Law, P.C. is looking for a Divorce and Family Law Associate Attorney. Estate planning, divorce, and/or family law experience/knowledge is a plus; however, no divorce or family law experience is necessary as the firm is willing to train the right candidate. Preference may be given to a candidate with prior law school journal membership.

Location: Hanover, MA.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to clients and assist other attorneys
• Maintain client relationships
• Prepare legal reports and documents
• Make court appearances to provide oral arguments
• Conduct in-depth potential client consultations

Qualifications

• JD and MA Bar admission required
• Strong legal knowledge
• Strong critical‑thinking and creative problem‑solving skills
• A high degree of trustworthiness
• Ability to multitask

This position may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position. While the goal of the law firm is for everyone in the office to have a work‑life balance, there are times when long hours and late nights are required to get the job done for the client at the level expected by the firm.

Benefits

• Various bonus opportunities
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Ongoing training
• Unlimited paid time off (some exclusions apply)