Supervising Attorney - Family Law Unit

De Novo Center for Justice and Healing; Cambridge (MA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

De Novo Center for Justice and Healing in Cambridge, MA seeks a Supervising Attorney for its Family Law Unit to oversee attorneys and staff, provide mentorship, and ensure high-quality representation in divorce, custody, and domestic violence matters. The role involves intakes, case strategy development, drafting pleadings, and advocating in court and tribunals.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed, client-centered advocacy, collaboration with internal counseling staff, program development,

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law with experience handling complex legal issues in nonprofit/public interest settings.
• Substantive expertise in Family Law including divorce, custody, support, and domestic violence matters.
• Excellent drafting and argumentation of motions, and managing litigation strategy.
• Experience supervising attorneys, paralegals, or interns, including case review and feedback.

Responsabilités

• Supervise work of attorneys and legal staff in the Family Law Unit.
• Provide mentorship, case supervision, and quality assurance for representation in family law matters.
• Draft and review pleadings and motions; conduct intakes; develop case strategies.
• Appear in court and administrative proceedings; oversee training and professional development.
• Collaborate with counseling staff and partners to deliver holistic services; track outcomes and support grant reporting.

Connaissances

Family Law experience

Litigation strategy

Courtroom advocacy

Supervisory/mentorship

Trauma-informed practice

Formation

Massachusetts Bar admission or eligibility

Description du poste

Company Description

De Novo (formerly Community Legal Services and Counseling Center) is a nonprofit organization that provides high-quality legal assistance and counseling services to low-income and marginalized community members. The organization focuses on addressing complex legal and social challenges, including family law matters, housing, immigration, and mental health concerns. De Novo is committed to client-centered, trauma-informed advocacy that promotes safety, stability, and empowerment. Staff members work collaboratively across disciplines to support individuals and families in crisis and help them navigate difficult life transitions.

Role Description

The Supervising Attorney – Family Law Unit is a full-time, on-site role based in Cambridge, MA. This role oversees the work of attorneys and legal staff in the Family Law Unit, providing mentorship, case supervision, and quality assurance for representation in matters such as divorce, custody, child support, domestic violence, and related family law issues. The Supervising Attorney manages a limited caseload, conducts intakes, develops case strategies, drafts and reviews pleadings and motions, and appears in court and administrative proceedings. Day-to-day responsibilities include supervising litigation and negotiation, coordinating training and professional development, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and ethical standards, and collaborating with community partners and internal counseling staff to deliver holistic services to clients. The role also involves contributing to program development, tracking case outcomes, and supporting grant reporting and other administrative functions.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, with experience handling complex Legal Issues in a nonprofit, legal services, or public interest setting.
• Substantive expertise in Family Law, including divorce, custody, support, and domestic violence matters.
• Demonstrated proficiency in drafting and arguing Motions, and managing related litigation strategy.
• Experience preparing for and conducting Depositions, including fact and expert witness examinations where applicable.
• Active bar admission in Massachusetts, or eligibility for admission within a reasonable timeframe.
• Prior supervisory or mentorship experience with attorneys, paralegals, or legal interns, including case review and feedback.
• Excellent courtroom advocacy, negotiation, legal research, and writing skills, with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, client-centered practice and to serving diverse, low-income, and marginalized communities.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment and to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.