Wells Family Law | PC · 9 hours ago
Experienced Family Law Attorney (3+ years)
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $220K/yr
3+ years expWells Family Law is seeking an Experienced Family Law Attorney to join their growing team. The role involves representing clients in various family law matters, managing case strategies, and collaborating with staff and other counsel to ensure exemplary client representation.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Representing clients in dissolution of marriage, legal separation, common law marriage, allocation of parental responsibilities, post-decree matters, cases involving domestic violence and protection orders, and other domestic relations cases with minimal supervision
Managing case deadlines and developing case strategy
Drafting correspondence, pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements
Attending mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution proceedings
Appearing in court and advocating on behalf of clients
Consulting with clients regularly to provide updates, provide guidance, and develop case strategy
Negotiating with counsel and parties to obtain favorable client outcomes
Assisting in overseeing client trust account management and collections
Collaborating with other counsel and staff
Participating in personal and firm marketing efforts
Qualification
Required
Currently licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado or awaiting licensure transfer from another jurisdiction
A demonstrable interest in the practice of family law. Experience in family law cases is preferred
At least three (3) years of negotiation and litigation skills, including experience with mediation, arbitration, hearings, and trials. First chair trial experience is preferred
Knowledge of Colorado family law statutes, case law, and local court rules
The ability to manage cases independently with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills and a high degree of initiative
Exceptional legal research and drafting skills
Attention to detail and strong work ethic
Experience and applied knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and AdobePro
Experience with legal software such as Clio, Dropbox, and Math4Law
A sense of humor and ability to work with a team
Preferred
Experience in family law cases is preferred
First chair trial experience is preferred
Ability to bring in cases and referrals is preferred
Benefits
Gym onsite.
Colorado Bar Association and Family Law Section memberships paid by firm.
Family Law Institute and AAML Annual Advance Family Law Conference tuition paid by firm.
Benefits include 401(k) with safe harbor match, health insurance, long term disability, FAMLI, generous paid time off and sick leave policies, cafeteria plan including health flexible spending account and child care reimbursement account, $50K of employer-paid life insurance, and tuition reimbursement plan.
Dedicated support staff assigned to attorneys who can keep a paralegal or legal assistant busy full-time.
Company
Wells Family Law | PC
Wells Family Law provides discreet family law services to individuals while focusing on the things that matter: preserving assets, ensuring the well-being of children, and providing practical solutions to complex problems.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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