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Legal Associate

Daley and Associates

Concord, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$150,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Concord, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Family Law Associate Attorney (2-5 Years Experience)
Location: Acton, MA
Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 K base salary 

Firm Overview
Our client is a dynamic family law practice dedicated to providing compassionate, strategic, and effective representation in all aspects of family law matters. They handle a wide range of contested and uncontested cases, including divorce, child custody, support, and modifications. We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented associate with 2 plus years of relevant experience to join our team and grow their practice in a collaborative environment. Need to bill 1200 hours at a minimum.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a caseload of family law matters (typically 25-50 active cases, with support from senior attorneys and paralegals) from inception through resolution, including discovery, motions, negotiations, mediations, and trials.
  • Draft and file high-quality legal documents, including complaints, motions, discovery requests (interrogatories, document requests, depositions), affidavits, settlement agreements, and pretrial memoranda.
  • Conduct legal research on Massachusetts family law issues, prepare memoranda, and analyze case strategy.
  • Represent clients in court proceedings, including hearings, motion practice, depositions, and trials in Probate and Family Court.
  • Advise clients on their rights and options in matters involving:
  • Divorce and separation
  • Child custody and parenting plans
  • Child support and alimony/spousal support
  • Property division
  • Modifications of the existing order
  • Paternity, adoption, guardianship, and domestic violence/restraining order
  • Collaborate with senior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure efficient case handling and excellent client service.
  • Participate in client intake, consultations, and ongoing communication to keep clients informed and manage expectations.
  • Attend and prepare for mediations, settlement conferences, and alternative dispute resolution processes.
  • Maintain organized case files, meet all deadlines, and comply with the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure and Probate and Family Court rules.

Qualifications:
  • Experience: 2 plus years of family law litigation experience (preferred) or substantial civil litigation experience with exposure to family law. Candidates should have handled contested matters, including drafting pleadings, discovery, and appearing in court.
Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Licensure:
  • Active license to practice law in Massachusetts, in good standing with the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers.
  • Admission to federal courts (e.g., District of Massachusetts) is a plus.
What we offer:
  • Competitive salary (typically ranging from $120,000–$150,000+, depending on experience, location, and firm size; often with billable hour requirements or incentives).
  • Benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off,
  • Opportunities for mentorship, trial experience, and career growth toward Senior Associate or partnership track.
  • Supportive team environment focused on work-life balance, where possible, in a demanding practice area
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply or send a copy of your resume to pkulturides@daleyaa.com

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About the Company

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Daley and Associates

Daley And Associates, LLC (“DAA”) is a boutique search, executive, and contract staffing firm located in Boston, MA. We specialize in the placement of Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Administrative, and Life Sciences professionals at all levels. The firm was founded in 2005 by distinguished executives with over 30+ years of staffing agency experience with the mission to create a different kind of recruiting firm, one that provides a very hands-on, consultative approach to the clients they serve.


Daley And Associates works with some of the most prominent businesses in the greater Boston area. Our clients range from promising start-ups to Fortune 100 companies.

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2005
WEBSITE
http://daleyaa.com/

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