A busy, litigation-driven law firm in Worcester is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience in Probate & Family Law and Landlord/Tenant Law. This position is ideal for an attorney who is comfortable in the courtroom, capable of managing a high-volume caseload, and is committed to delivering exceptional client service.

Responsibilities:

Represent clients in Probate & Family Court and Housing Court Departments, including motion sessions, hearings, pretrials, and trials. Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, financial statements, and related litigation documents. Conduct legal research and assist in developing case strategy. Communicate with clients clearly, professionally, and with empathy. Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation or other forms of dispute resolution. Maintain organized case files and ensure compliance with all deadlines and procedural requirements.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to the Massachusetts Bar. 3-5 years of relevant litigation experience in Probate & Family Law and/or Landlord/Tenant Law. Strong courtroom presence and ability to handle matters independently. Excellent legal writing, analytical and negotiation skills. Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and client-centered advocacy.

Preferred:

Experience with Microsoft suite products, such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with Westlaw research. Familiarity with Massachusetts Rules of Domestic Relations Procedure, Massachusetts Supplemental Rules of the Probate and Family Court; Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure, Uniform Summary Process Rules, and relevant statutes.

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The associate attorney may be required to perform other duties as assigned by the supervising attorney.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance

Experience:

Probate & Family Law and/or

Landlord/Tenant Law :

3 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Worcester, MA 01608 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person