Family Law Attorney

Colorado Divorce Law Group

Family Law Attorney

Denver, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our law firm is seeking a family law attorney who can assist clients in navigating the sensitive legal issues of family law, including divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, and all other family law matters. Potential candidates should be detail-oriented, comfortable litigating, and able to effectively engage in verbal debate and negotiation even in highly stressful and emotional situations. If you are driven by an opportunity to help people during one of the toughest times in their lives and have a proven track record of success, apply now. Responsibilities: • Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed • Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation and forming a strategy for a plan of action • Work closely with our team including support staff, associate attorney and senior attorney to ensure thorough and diligent representation • Confidently handle all aspects of the case, including motions, financial disclosures, discovery, use of experts, preparation of witnesses, drafting relevant documents, preparing and attending trials and hearings Qualifications: • Candidates should be great negotiators and communicators, specifically in situations when emotions and stress are high • Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association) • Ability to successfully represent both plaintiff and defendant sides of a case • Undergraduate degree with a legal background and Juris Doctor degree required • Previous criminal justice or other legal background preferred • 1-3 years of experience in representing family law clients • J.D. in Colorado required (in good standing) • Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and heightened emotional situations • Experience handling a complex caseload with multiple clients • Demonstrated experience litigating in court Compensation: $90,000 - $150,000+ yearly

    • Work closely with our team including support staff, associate attorney and senior attorney to ensure thorough and diligent representation • Confidently handle all aspects of the case, including motions, financial disclosures, discovery, use of experts, preparation of witnesses, drafting relevant documents, preparing and attending trials and hearings

  • Compensation
    $90,000-$150,000 per year