Entry Level Associate

Position Overview

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. Please submit a cover letter, transcript and Curriculum Vitae, with references, to info@wellsfamilylawcolorado.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze and write;
• 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 and work with the team to develop case strategy;
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, motions, and 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, guidance, and develop case strategy;
• 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;
• Participate in personal and firm marketing efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado or have taken the bar exam in Colorado and awaiting admission or licensure transfer from another jurisdiction.
• A demonstrable interest in or experience in the practice of 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 with a willingness to accept and implement feedback.
• Attention to detail and a 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 the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year
• 110 hours per month billable hour expectation
• Competitive base pay plus bonuses based on collections
• 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: 401(k) with safe harbor match, health insurance, long term disability, FAMLI, generous paid time off and sick leave policies, cafeteria plan including a health flexible spending account, child care reimbursement account, $50K of employer-paid life insurance, and a tuition reimbursement plan
• Dedicated support staff assigned to attorneys