Wells Family Law | PC · 7 hours ago
Entry Level Associate
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yrWells Family Law specializes in providing discreet family law services tailored to meet individual needs. They are seeking a full-time attorney to join their growing team, where the role involves supporting attorneys in various domestic relations cases and managing case strategies.
Law Practice
Hiring Manager
Kristi Wells
Responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and write
Be able to support attorneys 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
Manage case deadlines, work with team to develop case strategy
Draft correspondence, pleadings, motions, settlement agreements
Attend mediation, arbitration or other alternative dispute resolution proceedings
Appear in court and advocate on behalf of clients
Consult with clients regularly to provide updates, provide guidance, and develop case
Negotiate with counsel and parties to obtain favorable client outcomes
Assist in overseeing client trust account management and collections
Collaborate with other counsel and staff; and
Participate in personal and firm marketing efforts
Qualification
Required
Currently licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado or have taken the bar exam in Colorado and awaiting admission to the bar or awaiting licensure transfer from another jurisdiction
A demonstrable interest in the practice of family law or experience in family law
Knowledge of Colorado family law statutes, case law and local court rules
Strong communication skills and a high degree of initiative
Exceptional legal research and drafting skills and willingness to accept and implement feedback
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
Trial experience preferred, but not required
Benefits
Competitive base pay plus bonuses based on collections
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
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
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase