Senior Associate Attorney - Family Law

Job Description

Job Description

At O'Connor Family Law, we're seeking a Senior Associate Attorney eager to make a meaningful impact within family law. This opportunity is for you if you excel in high-conflict litigation, carry confidence into the courtroom, and handle cases with strategic insight and empathy. You'll have the autonomy to manage your caseload while mentoring junior attorneys, all in line with our C.H.A.N.G.E. values: Courageousness, Honesty, Ambitiousness, Navigator, Growth, and Empowerment. We invest in our team's growth through professional development and leadership training, providing a clear path for career advancement that empowers you to excel and make a real difference.

Join our values-driven team, where we support one another through the unique challenges of family law. We emphasize personal and professional development, continuously pushing ourselves and our colleagues to improve. Our firm deeply invests in its team, and we're eager to welcome someone who shares our dedication to making a positive impact. If you're ready to be part of a team that values honesty, courage, and ambition, we invite you to join us and contribute to the lives of clients while advancing your career in a nurturing environment. Compensation:

$125,000 - $200,000 Total annual compensation

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a diverse caseload of family law matters, ensuring each case is handled with strategic insight and empathy.
• Represent clients in high-conflict litigation, confidently advocating for their best interests in court.
• Mentor and guide junior attorneys, fostering their professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored legal strategies that align with their unique needs and circumstances.
• Maintain open and honest communication with clients, providing clear updates and setting realistic expectations.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies and ensure informed decision-making.
• Draft and review legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws and regulations in family law matters.

Qualifications:

• Experience in managing a diverse caseload of family law matters with strategic insight and empathy.
• Proven track record of confidently advocating for clients' best interests in high-conflict litigation.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior attorneys, fostering their professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
• Strong collaboration skills to develop tailored legal strategies that align with clients' unique needs and circumstances.
• Excellent communication skills to maintain open and honest dialogue with clients, providing clear updates and setting realistic expectations.
• Proficiency in conducting thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies and ensure informed decision-making.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws and regulations in family law matters.

About Company

Offices in Hanover and Westborough/Worcester - open to either office being a home base.

O'Connor Family Law is one of Massachusetts' fastest-growing family law firms, dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate divorce and custody matters with clarity, compassion, and practical guidance. Since opening our doors, we've represented more than 1,500 families and are committed to serving thousands more. We also have attorneys who practice in RI and NH.

We're building the future of family law by integrating artificial intelligence and innovative technology to improve efficiency, reduce litigation costs, and give our team more time to focus on what matters most: clients.

Everything we do is guided by our C.H.A.N.G.E. values: Courage, Honesty, Ambition, Navigation, Growth, and Empowerment. If you're looking for a firm that embraces innovation, continuous improvement, and exceptional client service, we'd love to meet you.