Family Law Litigation Attorney
Family Law Litigation Attorney - Acton, MA (Hybrid)
We are currently seeking candidates for a Family Law Litigation Attorney at a law firm located in Acton, MA, 01720. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of family law litigation experience.
On-site 3 days per week
Yearly Compensation: $120K-$150K (based on relative work experience)
Position Starts: April 20, 2026
Responsibilities
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.
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.
Manage a caseload of family law matters.
Maintain organized case files, meet all deadlines, and comply with the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure and Probate and Family Court rules.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
2+ years of family law litigation experience, including contested matters, drafting pleadings, discovery, and court appearances.
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 highly preferred.
For immediate consideration, interested and qualified candidates can forward an updated resume in a Word document to Howie at
hgorman@daleyaa.com