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Modern Family Law

Senior Attorney

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In-Office
Denver, CO, USA
150K-257K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Denver, CO, USA
150K-257K Annually
Senior level
Represents clients in family law matters, including divorce, custody, and child or spousal support. Responsibilities include direct client communication, legal drafting, depositions, court appearances, mediations, and managing multiple deadline-driven cases. The attorney collaborates with a team while maintaining strong attention to detail and client service.
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Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a hybrid Family Law Senior Attorney to join our Denver, CO office.

Unlike other law firms, Modern Family Law offers you the following opportunities: 

  • Remote First Setting with Brick & Mortar Space Available (in-person as required by courts & clients).
  • Low billable hours requirement (120 per month). 
  • Direct client contact. 
  • The ability to truly develop substantive litigation skills early in your career. 
  • The satisfaction of meaningfully impacting people’s lives. 
  • Competitive compensation and benefits. 
  • Cutting-edge technology. 
  • Learning and development support, including onsite and in-person. 
  • Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months.

To be successful in this role, the Family Law Senior Associate Attorney will: 

  • Be adept at handling a variety of family law cases, such as divorce, custody, and child and spousal support. 
  • Be comfortable with direct client communications, drafting legal documents, and handling depositions, court appearances, and mediations. 
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple responsibilities with attention to detail. 
  • Work collaboratively within a team-oriented setting, ensuring collective success. 

Mandatory Notices for Applicants 

ADA Compliance: All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned so long as they can meet the expectations set forth with or without reasonable accommodations. Should a candidate or incumbent require accommodation, they need to advise the Director of People & Culture in advance. 

Compensation: The pay range for this position in this location is $150,000 - $257,000 annually. Additionally, we are currently offering a $15,000 signing bonus and relocation package for this role.  The range presented is a reliable estimate of the base salary plus potential commissions based on billable hours and collections that this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, billable hour expectations, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance with an optional Health Savings Account (HSA), short-term disability, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. 

Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit benefit programs may also be available in certain markets. 


Requirements
  • Four (4) or more years of Family Law experience. 
  • Experience in Family Law preferred; open to litigation candidates interested in practicing Family Law. 
  • Active admission to the Colorado State Bar. 
  • Exceptional writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail. 
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with a client-focused mindset. 

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months

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