Family Lawyer

Martino Law Group, LLC

$80K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed to practice in Massachusetts (New Hampshire license a plus).
  • 3+ years of family law experience preferred, with a strong preference for 5+ years.
  • Demonstrated trial and courtroom expertise including depositions and trials.
  • Experience with Guardian ad Litem coordination and high-net-worth divorces.
  • Proficient in drafting prenuptial agreements.
  • Familiarity with Clio, Lawmatics, DecisionVault, and other legal tech tools.
  • Strong communication skills with a focus on conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a full docket of diverse family law cases including contested and uncontested matters.
  • Conduct depositions, motions, pretrial conferences, and trials in multiple counties.
  • Draft and negotiate prenuptial and postnuptial agreements as well as lead mediation sessions.
  • Achieve a minimum billable target of 1,560 hours.
  • Collaborate effectively within a team-oriented pod structure to enhance client outcomes.
  • Lead and mentor a Paralegal and Client Success Coordinator within your pod.
  • Participate in marketing initiatives and community outreach to elevate the firm's presence.

Benefits

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment with a focus on professional growth.
  • Opportunities for mentoring and leadership roles.
  • Additional compensation for personal business brought to the firm.
  • Participation in community engagement and marketing activities.
  • Access to legal tech tools that enhance productivity.
Full Job Description
With three locations in Melrose, Newburyport, and a new office in Lexington, Massachusetts, Martino Law Group, LLC is a 15-member law firm seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to join its fast-growing practice in the Melrose, Lexington, and Newburyport areas. The ideal candidate is seasoned, confident, strategic, and thrives in the courtroom. Our firm is expanding rapidly, and we are seeking "A" players. Must have family law experience and be ready to represent the client from day I in court. Responsibilities • Manage a full docket of divorce, custody, support, and modification cases, both contested and uncontested. • Conduct depositions, motions, pretrial conferences, and trials in Middlesex, Suffolk, and Essex Counties. • Draft and negotiate prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Participate in and conduct mediation sessions. • Billable Target - Minimum 1,560 hours. • Collaborate within the firm's pod structure to ensure excellent client communication and results. • As part of your POD, you will lead a Paralegal and a Client Success Coordinator. • Engage in firm-wide marketing and community outreach (blogs, local events, professional visibility). • Contribute to the continued growth and leadership of the Family Law division. • Mentor paralegals and junior attorneys. • Additional Compensation for Portables and originated business across practice Areas. Qualifications • Licensed to practice in Massachusetts (New Hampshire license a plus). • 3+ years of family law experience with a preference for 5+ years. • Demonstrated trial and courtroom proficiency, including depositions, pretrial conferences, and trials. • Experience with Guardian ad Litem coordination, DCF involvement, and high-net-worth divorces/business valuations. • Skilled in drafting and negotiating prenuptial agreements. • Familiar with or willing to learn Clio, Lawmatics, DecisionVault, ClickUp, and Westlaw/Clio Draft, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Calm, strategic, and conciliatory approach to conflict resolution. • Leadership and mentoring capability; able to motivate and inspire others.

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