Family Law Attorney

A law firm in Fort Collins, CO, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Family Law Attorney with 0-3 years of experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to helping clients navigate complex and sensitive family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and domestic violence cases. This role offers the opportunity to lead cases, mentor junior team members, and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment. The firm also offers comprehensive benefits surpassing typical industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial consultations with potential clients, assess their needs, and secure their representation.
• Provide expert legal advice and representation in family law matters, including divorce, child custody, domestic violence, spousal support, and property division.
• Act as lead counsel (1st chair) in court proceedings, mediations, and depositions.
• Prepare and draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, agreements, and court orders.
• Develop case strategies that align with client goals and advocate for their best interests.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements in contested and uncontested family law cases.
• Mentor and train junior attorneys and staff, fostering professional development and team growth.
• Stay current with changes in Colorado family law statutes and apply them effectively to case management.
• Maintain regular and compassionate communication with clients to provide updates and guidance throughout their cases.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Colorado State Bar.
• 0-3 years of experience in family law, with a focus on divorce, child custody, and domestic violence cases.
• Expertise in Colorado Family Law statutes (preferred).

Skills:

• Strong courtroom presence with experience leading cases as the 1st chair.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with clients facing emotionally charged situations.
• Superior legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload while maintaining high attention to detail and thorough documentation.
• Proven mentoring and coaching skills to support the development of junior team members.
• Demonstrated compassion and professionalism, with a genuine desire to assist others.
• Consistent track record of meeting and exceeding performance goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong negotiation skills with experience resolving high-conflict family law cases.
• Ability to balance both litigation and alternative dispute resolution strategies effectively.

Location: Fort Collins, CO

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive retirement plans.
• Additional benefits surpassing those typically offered in the tech industry.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on career growth, mentorship, and work-life balance.

Specializing exclusively on family law, this firm has offices in Colorado and the Bay Area. Using innovative technologies to create efficient and effective strategies, the highly experienced attorneys provide the highest quality legal representation. Everyone works together and each attorney has a choice to handle their cases on their own or collaborate with the other attorneys in the office. The firm consists of compassionate, hardworking, diverse individuals who all aspire to grow together as a team. The firm offers competitive pay and guaranteed income, outstanding comprehensive benefits, remote work, additional bonuses, retirement, and a great work/life balance.