Associate Attorney - Family Law

Gendelman Klimas Edwards, Ltd.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited unpaid time off

Generous paid time off

10 federal paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Dependent-Care FSA and Medical FSA

Incentive pay / referral bonuses

Job summary

Gendelman Klimas Edwards, Ltd. in Denver, CO seeks a full-time Family Law Associate to join a collegial, high-volume practice. The role is hybrid, with 2–3 days in the office per week, handling primarily family law and opportunities in probate, guardianships, and estate planning.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and eager to grow within a firm that promotes from within and supports a strong mentorship culture.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA Accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Colorado.
• Exceptionally detail oriented.
• Strong commitment to professionalism and legal ethics.
• Self-motivated and quick-learner.
• Passion for advocacy and justice.
• Eligible for employment in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume caseload, with immediate responsibility and independence in family law cases.
• Assist partners, senior associates, and associates with existing caseloads.
• Appear in court.
• Draft motions and pleadings, conduct discovery, etc.
• Attend depositions.
• Facilitate client meetings and consultations.
• Perform legal research.
• Attend mediations and engage in other dispute resolution processes.
• Delegate and supervise work to paralegals and other staff members.
• Adhere to billing standards and conventions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Fast learner

Strong ethics

Advocacy mindset

Court appearance

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor from an ABA Accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

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At Gendelman Klimas Edwards, Ltd., Family is Everything. We practice law in the areas of family law, contested and uncontested probate, and estate planning. Gendelman Klimas Edwards, Ltd. is a progressive, modern, technologically advanced law firm with a casual, interactive, and friendly environment.

We are a small and growing firm, with offices in Denver and Frisco, Colorado, seeking a full-time Family Law Associate Attorney to work in our collegial environment. Our work format is hybrid, and this role would require at least two to three days in person at our Denver office per week. This candidate’s caseload will consist of primarily family law, with the opportunity to learn and handle some other matters, including, but not limited to, estate planning, guardianships, probate litigation, conservatorships, and estate administration.

The ideal candidate will have some experience with domestic relations law in Colorado, though no experience is required for this role. The candidate will be an intrinsically motivated self-starter, and able to thrive in a high-volume law practice. Our billing requirement for associate attorneys is 1,500 hours per year, evaluated on a quarterly basis. Gendelman Klimas Edwards, Ltd. is dedicated to promoting from within and offers a clear, defined path for advancement including both Of Counsel and Partner tracks.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA Accredited law school


• Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado


• Exceptionally detail oriented


• Strong commitment to professionalism and legal ethics


• Self-motivated and quick-learner


• Passion for advocacy and justice


• Eligible for employment in the United States

Job Duties

• Manage high-volume caseload, with immediate responsibility and independence in family law cases


• Assist partners, senior associates, and associates with existing caseloads


• Appear in court


• Draft motions and pleadings, conduct discovery, etc.


• Attend depositions


• Facilitate client meetings and consultations


• Perform legal research


• Attend mediations and engage in other dispute resolution processes


• Delegate and supervise work to paralegals and other staff members


• Adhere to billing standards and conventions

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Bilingual in Spanish/English (or another language)


• Familiarity with Clio or another practice management software/platform


• Experience with finance, tax, and/or banking


• Comfort working with diverse populations across varying cultural backgrounds


• At least two years of experience practicing Family Law in Colorado


• "Unlimited" unpaid time off, with notice and approval


• Generous paid time off, paid sick time, and paid bereavement leave


• 10 federal paid holidays per year


• Significant employer contributions to health, dental, and vision insurance


• Life insurance


• 401(k) with 4% match after 6 months of employment


• Employer-sponsored Dependant-Care FSA and Medical FSA


• Potential to earn significant incentive pay and referral bonuses for self-originations

Compensation: Our good faith total compensation estimate for this position within the first year is between $80,000 and $130,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and self-generated business/originations. Total compensation will consist of base pay, commissions, incentives, and bonus.

This position is exempt under the FLSA and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Location: This position is hybrid, requiring the candidate to work in-office no less than two to three days per week, at our Denver office located at 517 E 16 th Ave Denver, CO 80203. Standard working hours will be 8:30AM to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. The in-office component of this position is an essential function of the position. This position is hybrid; this is not a remote position.

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