Senior Family Law Attorney — Lead Caseload & Mentor Juniors

O'Connor Family Law; Hanover (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Connor Family Law is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney in Family Law to manage your own caseload autonomously and mentor junior attorneys. You’ll apply strategic insight and empathy in high-conflict litigation, leveraging new technology to enhance client service and efficiency.

Join a firm committed to Courage, Honesty, Ambition, Navigation, Growth, and Empowerment, with strong professional development and leadership training to support career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in family law with a strong understanding of Massachusetts legal procedures and regulations.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload independently with strategic counsel.
• Proven track record in court proceedings, mediations, and negotiations.
• Strong mentoring skills to guide junior attorneys.
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and revising legal documents.
• Exceptional communication with clients throughout the legal process.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse caseload of family law matters with personalized counsel.
• Collaborate with clients to develop comprehensive legal strategies aligned with firm values.
• Mentor and guide junior attorneys for professional growth.
• Represent clients in court, mediations, and negotiations with empathy and precision.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support case development.
• Draft, review, and revise pleadings, motions, and settlements.
• Maintain open and transparent client communication throughout the process.

Skills

Family law

Massachusetts procedures

Court litigation

Mentoring

Legal research

Drafting documents

Client communication

Job description

O'Connor Family Law is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney in Family Law to manage your own caseload autonomously and mentor junior attorneys. You’ll apply strategic insight and empathy in high-conflict litigation, leveraging new technology to enhance client service and efficiency.

Join a firm committed to Courage, Honesty, Ambition, Navigation, Growth, and Empowerment, with strong professional development and leadership training to support career advancement.