Family Law Attorney

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Company: Halligan LLC

Location: Denver, CO 80202

Description:

Description

Experienced Family Law Attorney in Denver, CO, US

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Family Law Attorney to join our growing law firm at Halligan LLC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Colorado family law, possess excellent client communication skills, and have extensive experience in the courtroom. Our focus is on providing exceptional assistance to individuals going through personal difficulties and achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. Salary for this position ranges from $135,000 to $200,000, depending on experience. Additionally, there are performance-based bonuses tied to billable hours and client acquisition. As part of our comprehensive benefits package, we offer:

  • Paid lawyer registration fees
  • Lucrative bonus opportunities based on performance and client origination
  • Generous vacation and sick days
  • Vision, dental, and medical coverage
  • Employer-paid Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses
  • Monthly internet allowance
  • Retirement plan with employer-matched contributions
  • Flexibility to work remotely or with a hybrid arrangement


Please note that eligibility for certain benefits is contingent upon length of employment. At Halligan LLC, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our team members.

Responsibilities
Manage client matters independently from beginning to end
Devise and implement strategies to reach client goals and manage client expectations
Provide high-level production support on a range of family law cases
Engage in full-service family law representation, including representation in both pre-decree and post-decree domestic relations matters
Maintain an average caseload of 25-35 active cases
Work efficiently with, and effectively delegate to, highly skilled paralegals
Conduct discovery and high-level legal research when needed, draft and review complex court filings, conduct pretrial hearings and conferences, motions hearings, mediations, depositions, and final orders hearings

Qualifications
Applicants should have a minimum of two years of experience successfully helping clients achieve their desires in their Colorado family law matters
Experience practicing family law in Colorado is required
Applicant must have extensive knowledge of, and experience with, complex family law cases
Applicant must be able to manage a caseload of a minimum of 25 active cases
Applicant must simultaneously bill their time and meet the minimum billable hour requirements
Personality, character, intelligence, and integrity are extremely important considerations
Applicant should strive for continued professional development, participate in continuing legal education courses, and be aware of his/her own knowledge gaps
The applicant is an advocate of diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
Applicant values a work-life balance and does so while meeting work responsibilities and requirements
Applicant sets reasonable boundaries for client communication and attorney availability
The applicant maintains exceptional levels of professionalism and decorum under all circumstances
Applicant sets realistic client expectations and engages in appropriate client management
Applicant employs a keen eye for detail and takes pride in their work quality

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