Description:
The Role:The ideal candidate has one to three years of litigation experience in family law, employment litigation, or another contested practice. You will handle pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, financial statements, negotiations, and client counseling. These matters are emotionally charged and require sharp legal judgment and discretion with clients. We are looking for an attorney with excellent written and oral communication skills, confidence in motion practice, and a persistent courtroom presence.
The Role:
The ideal candidate has one to three years of litigation experience in family law, employment litigation, or another contested practice. This is a position where you will draft, argue, and try cases.
You will handle pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, financial statements, negotiations, and client counseling. The matters are emotionally charged and require legal judgment and discretion with clients. We are looking for an attorney with excellent written and oral communication skills, confidence in motion practice, and comfort appearing in court.
Requirements:
- J.D. and active Massachusetts licensure (or bar exam pending with expected admission)
- One to three years litigation experience, or equivalent clerkship experience
- Experience in contested litigation
- Experience drafting pleadings, discovery responses, and financial statements
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Confidence in motion practice and willingness to appear in contested matters
- Empathy and discretion in handling clients in emotionally charged matters
- Professional, client-facing demeanor
- *Federal court practice is not required on hire**
