Entry Level Associate

Company Description Wells Family Law specializes in providing discreet family law services tailored to meet individual needs. The firm focuses on preserving assets, ensuring the well-being of children, and offering practical resolutions for complex family matters. Our mission revolves around delivering compassionate legal guidance and personalized support. The firm is committed to maintaining professionalism and integrity while delivering high-quality service. 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. Minimum Qualifications: · 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. · Trial experience preferred, but not required. · 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. Responsibilities Under the supervision of a senior attorney: o Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and write; o 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; o Manage case deadlines, work with team to develop case strategy; o Draft correspondence, pleadings, motions, settlement agreements; o Attend mediation, arbitration or other alternative dispute resolution proceedings; o Appear in court and advocate on behalf of clients; o Consult with clients regularly to provide updates, provide guidance, and develop case; o Negotiate with counsel and parties to obtain favorable client outcomes; o Assist in overseeing client trust account management and collections; o Collaborate with other counsel and staff; and o Participate in personal and firm marketing efforts. Billing, Pay and Benefits: · 110 hours per month billable hour expectation; · Competitive base pay plus bonuses based on collections ($90,000 to $120,000 total depending upon experience); · No book of business required; · Opportunity for advancement; · 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; and · Dedicated support staff assigned to attorneys who can keep a paralegal or legal assistant busy full-time. Please submit a cover letter, transcript and Curriculum Vitae, with references, to [email protected]. 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 $90,000 - $120,000. 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.