At O'Connor Family Law, we believe in empowering both clients and our team. As a Litigation Partner in our family law firm, you're not just an attorney; you're a trusted advocate, a skilled litigator, and a strategist. This role places you at the heart of our mission to transform lives through exceptional legal service. You'll carry a full caseload of complex family law matters, take cases from intake through resolution, and deliver the kind of courtroom advocacy and client care that sets our firm apart. Your work will directly shape outcomes for the families we serve and strengthen our reputation as a leader in family law.

We're looking for someone who embodies our C.H.A.N.G.E. values: courageousness, honesty, ambition, navigator, growth-oriented, and empowering. If you want to practice at the highest level without the pressure of equity ownership, and you thrive in a high-volume, high-touch environment, you'll find a home here. In return, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation package with opportunities for performance-based incentives, all within a culture that values accountability, emotional intelligence, and teamwork. Let's build a future where we not only meet expectations but redefine them. Join us, and together, we'll make a difference.

• Litigation & Trial Practice (Manage a full caseload of family law matters from intake through resolution, serve as lead counsel in hearings, mediations, and trials, handle complex, high-asset, and high-conflict cases, Draft and argue motions, conduct discovery, depositions, and evidentiary preparation, Work with expert witnesses such as forensic accountants, custody evaluators, and appraisers)

• Case Strategy & Execution (Develop and carry out litigation strategy for each matter, assess case risks and realistic outcomes, negotiate settlements that protect client interests, keep cases moving efficiently toward resolution)

• Client Representation & Communication (Serve as the primary point of contact for your clients, Set clear expectations and keep clients informed at every stage, Guide clients through emotionally difficult situations with professionalism and empathy, Maintain high client experience standards)

• Practice Excellence & Firm Contribution (Follow firm SOPs and legal systems, maintain strong billing practices and realization, collaborate with attorneys and paralegals on case work, contribute to firm culture and the firm's reputation in the legal community)

• What Success Looks Like as a Litigation Partner: A successful Litigation Partner will achieve strong outcomes for clients, manage a full caseload efficiently, maintain excellent client satisfaction, support healthy realization and collections, and represent the firm with skill and professionalism in and out of the courtroom. This role is a high-level litigation role built for an attorney who wants to focus on practicing law at its best.

Required:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with active bar membership in good standing

• Minimum 5+ years of family law litigation experience (including trial experience)

• Proven track record of managing complex cases independently from start to finish

• Strong courtroom, trial, and negotiation skills

• Strong legal judgment

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

• Strong emotional intelligence

• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and competing deadlines

• Strong organizational and accountability skills

Preferred:

• Experience with high-asset or high-conflict divorce and custody matters

• Experience as first chair in contested trials

• Familiarity with business valuation, complex property division, or relocation cases

• Established relationships in the local family law community

• Experience in a high-volume law firm environment

Our primary office is in Westborough/Worcester, but also have an office in Hanover.

O'Connor Family Law is one of Massachusetts' fastest-growing family law firms, dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate divorce and custody matters with clarity, compassion, and practical guidance. Since opening our doors, we've represented more than 1,500 families and are committed to serving thousands more. We also have attorneys who practice in RI and NH.

We're building the future of family law by integrating artificial intelligence and innovative technology to improve efficiency, reduce litigation costs, and give our team more time to focus on what matters most: clients.

Everything we do is guided by our C.H.A.N.G.E. values: Courage, Honesty, Ambition, Navigation, Growth, and Empowerment. If you're looking for a firm that embraces innovation, continuous improvement, and exceptional client service, we'd love to meet you.