Family Law Attorney Job at Foundations Family Law & Mediation Center, Worcester, MA

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  • Foundations Family Law & Mediation Center
  • Worcester, MA

Job Description

Our law firm is seeking a family attorney who can assist clients in navigating the sensitive legal issues of family law, including child custody, child abuse, and domestic violence. Jobseekers should be equally familiar with prenuptial agreements, divorce, alimony, child support, and real estate, and be able to effectively engage in oral debate and negotiation even in highly stressful and emotional situations. If you are driven by an opportunity to help people during one of the toughest times in their lives and have a proven track record of success, apply now. Responsibilities:

  • Keep client files properly organized and up to date
  • Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process
  • Prepare legal documents such as legal pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases
  • Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed
  • Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation and forming a strategy for a plan of action
  • Meet with clients to determine their goals and develop a case strategy
  • Ensure timely communication with clients
  • Negotiate with opposing counsel and pro se opposing parties
  • Draft pleadings including motions for temporary orders, motions to vacate the marital home, separation agreements, pre-trial memos, and position statements for use in GAL investigations and conciliation
  • Prepare and advocate for clients at all court hearings and case events
  • Collaborate with all members of the legal team, including the Founding Attorney, Case Manager, and other attorneys
Qualifications:
  • Previous criminal justice or other legal background preferred
  • Proven record of success in advocating for plaintiffs and defendants
  • Must have worked on family law issues for at least 1-2 years; handling of real estate also required
  • Candidates should be great negotiators and communicators, specifically in situations when emotions and stress are high
  • 4-year degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are necessary for this position
  • MA Bar License (required)
  • RI Bar License (preferred)
  • Mediation certified (preferred)
  • At least 1-3 years litigating all aspects of family law cases
About Company: We view litigation as a last resort and encourage alternative dispute resolution methods, including attorney-assisted negotiations, mediation, and conciliation, to empower clients to maintain control over the outcomes of their cases. We strive to minimize collateral damage to clients, their children, and the family unit by keeping them out of the court system as much as possible. We are unapologetically pro-women and represent many survivors of coercive control and domestic abuse. To that end, the ideal candidate must also possess superior motion practice skills and be knowledgeable about and sensitive to the unique needs of this clientele. We pride ourselves on being a client-centered firm and value responsiveness, remembering the details of the clients’ cases, and transparency We value collaboration, supporting one another inside and outside of work, and maintaining a positive attitude and finding the silver lining in difficult situations.

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