Family Law & Employment Litigation Associate Attorney
Job Description
Job DescriptionThe Halks Firm is a trial-focused litigation practice handling high-stakes litigation. Our practice is centered on two core pillars: high-end family law, including high-asset divorce, business owner and executive divorce, and complex custody disputes, and plaintiff-side employment litigation, covering sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims. We litigate in the Probate and Family Court, District Court, Superior Court, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Additionally, we actively defend our trial court victories on appeal; our associates draft appellate briefs in the Massachusetts Appeals Court and, where warranted, the Supreme Judicial Court. This is a firm where the work is litigated, not just settled: you will appear in contested matters early, with a senior attorney beside you, and you will try cases.
The RoleThe ideal candidate has one to three years of litigation experience in family law, employment litigation, or another contested practice. You will handle pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, financial statements, negotiations, and client counseling. These matters are emotionally charged and require sharp legal judgment and discretion with clients. We are looking for an attorney with excellent written and oral communication skills, confidence in motion practice, and a persistent courtroom presence.
The roleThe ideal candidate has one to three years of litigation experience in family law, employment litigation, or another contested practice. This is a position where you will draft, argue, and try cases.
You will handle pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, financial statements, negotiations, and client counseling. The matters are emotionally charged and require legal judgment and discretion with clients. We are looking for an attorney with excellent written and oral communication skills, confidence in motion practice, and comfort appearing in court.
Requirements
- J.D. and active Massachusetts licensure (or bar exam pending with expected admission)
- One to three years litigation experience, or equivalent clerkship experience
- Experience in contested litigation
- Experience drafting pleadings, discovery responses, and financial statements
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Confidence in motion practice and willingness to appear in contested matters
- Empathy and discretion in handling clients in emotionally charged matters
- Professional, client-facing demeanor
**Federal court practice is not required on hire**
Compensation
- Base salary: $100,000–$140,000 depending on litigation experience and practice-area fit.
- Billable hour expectation
- Target bonus structure based on collections above billable hours
- Origination commission
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (85% firm-paid)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Three weeks vacation, plus firm holidays
- Annual firm-wide trip (2026: Aruba)
- Annual health and fitness stipend
- Firm workouts with a personal trainer
- Professional development assistance, including bar and CLE costs
How to applyPlease forward your resume, a cover letter, and one writing sample (a pleading preferred) to n.halks@halkslaw.com
The Halks Firm is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.