Managing Attorney (Family Law)

Wright Family Law Group•Tewksbury, MA

1d•$190,000 - $225,000

About The Position

We are a growing Massachusetts family law firm seeking a Managing Attorney to lead our legal team and oversee litigation strategy across the firm. This is a senior leadership role focused on running the legal team, driving case outcomes, and ensuring accountability across all matters. This role works closely with the CEO and COO within a structured, systems-driven environment that supports both high-quality legal work and operational efficiency. You will not be responsible for firm operations, billing, or administrative management. Those functions are handled by the firm’s operations team. What This Role Is (and Is Not) This role is: • A legal leadership position with clear authority over the legal team • Focused on strategy, performance, and case outcomes • Supported by a COO who oversees operations and business systems This role is NOT: • Responsible for billing, HR, or administrative management • Dependent on generating business or maintaining a book of clients • A symbolic title without real authority

Requirements

7+ years of experience in family law and divorce litigation (10+ preferred)
Strong courtroom and trial experience
Demonstrated ability to manage cases from strategy through resolution
Prior experience mentoring or supervising attorneys or legal staff
Clear, decisive communication and strong judgment
Ability to operate in a structured, systems-driven environment
J.D. from an accredited law school
Active membership in the Massachusetts Bar
Proficiency with legal technology and case management systems

Responsibilities

Lead and manage attorneys and legal staff across all active matters
Run regular case review meetings to ensure strategy, progress, and accountability
Provide coaching, feedback, and performance oversight for attorneys at all levels
Ensure alignment and consistency across the legal team
Oversee litigation strategy from intake through resolution
Serve as a senior resource for complex and high-conflict matters
Work closely with the firm’s Head of Litigation on trial strategy and case execution
Identify risks, escalate key issues, and guide critical decision-making
Ensure all cases are moving forward with clear strategy and defined next steps
Maintain a reduced, high-level caseload focused on complex or high-value matters
Support strong client outcomes through effective legal strategy and team execution
Partner with the COO to monitor and improve: - Attorney billable performance - Case progression timelines - Legal team productivity and efficiency
Enforce systems, workflows, and standards across the legal team