Family Lawyer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain client files to ensure they are kept current
• Aid clients effectively by understanding their needs, analyzing the situation, and strategizing a proper course of action
• Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, marital settlement agreements, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases
• Attend court proceedings as needed to represent clients
• Divide marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings
• 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 and conduct mediation sessions
• Billable Target - Minimum 1,560 hours
• Collaborate within the firm’s pod structure to ensure excellent client communication and results
• Lead a Paralegal and a Client Success Coordinator within your POD
• 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

• Prior work or studies in criminal justice preferred
• Bachelor’s degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are required
• Candidates should be great negotiators and communicators, specifically in situations when emotions and stress are high
• Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association)
• Proven record of success in advocating for plaintiffs and defendants
• 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

About Company

Martino Law Group, LLC is a respected, growing multi-practice firm representing clients throughout Massachusetts in Real Estate, Family Law & Divorce, Personal Injury, Probate, and Estate Planning. We deliver high-quality legal services through thoughtful collaboration, strong organization, and a genuinely client-focused approach. We offer defined procedures, a supportive workplace, scheduling flexibility, and real opportunities for long-term career growth.

Why Join Martino Law Group

• Established, growing firm with a steady, high-quality caseload — no chaos, no churn
• Attorneys who actually trust paralegals to own their work and contribute to strategy
• Modern tech stack — Clio, Decision Vault, Fathom, Microsoft 365, AI-assisted drafting tools — we invest in tools that make your day easier
• Collaborative team culture across our Melrose and Newburyport offices
• Real career growth — we promote from within and support continuing education

Pay

$85,000 - $157,500+ yearly

Schedule

Scheduling flexibility