Description:
Schaefer Law, PC, is a boutique firm in Woburn focusing in all areas of family law practice, probate, and estate planning. We are a small firm with terrific team members. We have a friendly, easy-going atmosphere and we work hard and support each other. Everyone on our team has an interest in the firm succeeding.The ideal candidate for this position has a minimum of two years of experience handling family law and/or probate matters, self-motivated, works well independently but also as part of a team, possess great writing skills, has excellent attention to detail, above average communication skills both verbal and written, and willing to take ownership of their job. This position requires a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, initiative, and dependability. Flexibility and excellent organizational skills are also key in our fast‐paced environment.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Participate in client intake interviews;
- Communication with opposing counsel, court, and other interested parties
- Prepare and draft pleadings and memoranda
- Prepare and draft appellate briefs;
- Draft discovery responses and requests;
- Conduct legal research;
- Gather and compile facts and relevant case information;
- Preparing for depositions and trials;
- Second chairing trials; and
- Attend Court hearings and conferences.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 2 years of family law and/or probate experience
- Prior trial experience is a plus but not required
- Licensed to practice in Massachusetts
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in court appearances
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Excellent grammar, punctuation, and proofreading skills
- Critical thinking and resolution skills
- High attention to detail
- Comfortable with handling a high volume of cases
- Ability to prioritize and meet time‐sensitive deadlines
