Experienced Family Law Attorney

Wells Family Law Seeks Experienced Family Law Attorney

We are seeking a full-time attorney to join our growing team. We are a firm of like-minded attorneys working to provide exemplary client representation in a collegial work environment. Work onsite alongside our team of attorneys and paralegals. We offer competitive benefits and pay commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• 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 Adobe Pro.
• Experience with legal software such as Clio, Dropbox, and Math4
  
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• A sense of humor and ability to work with a team.

• 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.

• 110 hours per month billable hour expectation.
• Competitive base pay plus bonuses based on collections ($100,000 to $220,000 total depending upon experience).
• No book of business required, but ability to bring in cases and referrals is preferred.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• 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.

Please submit a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae, with references, to in

Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules.

The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 - $220,000. The range is a reliable estimate based on billable hours and collections that this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, billable hour expectations, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. The range may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Rule 4.1.2.