Law Office of Kimberly L. Kelly, LLC
Associate Attorney
Full Time • Stoneham
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Home office stipend
The Law Office of Kimberly L. Kelly, LLC is hiring an associate attorney to handle mental health commitments and probate matters at our successful legal practice based in a small and friendly office environment just north of Boston. The associate attorney will represent clients in the District Courts in civil commitment hearings and substituted judgment hearings pursuant to M.G.L. c. 128 §§ 7, 8, & 8B. The associate attorney will also represent clients in the Probate and Family Court in guardianship and conservatorship matters pursuant to M.G.L. c. 190B, Article V.
Experience is preferred but not required. Our ideal candidate will be able to take initiative and complete tasks with minimal direction. Law school graduates and newly admitted attorneys will be considered and seasoned attorneys are also encouraged to apply.
Our associate will be responsible for legal work including, but not limited to, the following:
· Understanding and applying M.G.L. c. 128 §§ 7, 8, & 8B and the substituted judgment line of cases;
· Understanding and applying M.G.L. c. 190B;
· Meeting with Doctors to prepare cases and discuss relevant evidence;
· Meeting with Social Workers to prepare cases and gather relevant evidence and documents;
· Meeting with professional and family witnesses and preparing them to testify at civil commitment hearings and/or probate court hearings;
· Communicating with opposing counsel;
· Filing various Petitions and Motions with the District Court and Probate and Family Court;
· Attending court appearances for Civil Commitment Hearings and other related matters in the District Court; and
· Attending court appearances in the Probate and Family Court.
To apply:
If you are considering joining our team, please submit a cover letter and résumé in a single PDF file. Submitted documents should reveal a candidate’s clear and specific qualification for this job. The subject line of the email should be your last name (all caps), followed by the position you are applying for (lower case).
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (MassNAELA) is a non-profit voluntary association whose members consist of a dedicated group of elder law and special needs attorneys across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. MassNAELA was incorporated in 1992, to serve the legal profession and the public with the following mission: Educate, inspire, serve, advocate, and provide community to attorneys with practices in elder and special needs law.
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Flexible Schedule
Working in the legal field can allow you to have a great work/life balance. Whether you are working in a small law office or a large firm, the legal profession offers flexible schedules and great office culture.
Job Security
Many Elder and Special Needs Law attorneys advise clients regarding the probate process (legal process when someone dies) and taxes. As Benjamin Franklin said, “The only two certainties in life are death and taxes.”
Rewarding Work
The practice of Elder and Special Needs law focuses on building personal relationships and helping clients obtain benefits that will help them lead better lives. These practice areas also help individuals and families plan for the future, which can make some of life’s most challenging times a little more straightforward.