Family Law Attorney

Cobar; Longmont (CO); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C. seeks a Family Law Attorney in Colorado to handle cases from inception through trial or settlement, including client contact, motions, disclosures, and settlement documents.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with some remote work and in-office days. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and a Colorado license or pending application.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in family law
• JD from accredited law school
• Colorado bar license or pending application
• Family law experience is desired but not required
• Strong written and interpersonal skills
• Cover letter, resume and writing samples required

Responsibilities

• Handle cases from inception through trial or settlement
• Maintain client contact and draft/respond to motions
• Review and chart disclosures and discovery, draft settlement documents
• Adapt to changes, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects
• Knowledge of court rules and family law is helpful
• Litigation position with potential for late nights and weekend work (not required)

Skills

Strong communication

Legal writing

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Family Law Attorney

Pay: $83,000.00 - $114,000.00 per year($43.00 – $55.00 per hour )

Job description

Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin, P.C. a mid-sized law firm with offices in Denver, Broomfield, Longmont and Loveland, has an immediate opening for a full-time associate attorney in it's Family Law practice group. The ideal candidate will play an integral role on cases from inception through trial or settlement, including client contact, drafting and responding to motions, reviewing and charting disclosures and discovery, and drafting settlement documents. We have a strong team and want someone to join us who has the patience of a saint, the work ethic of Sisyphus, and the heart of the Tin Man. Or if not those, then a good demeanor, strong sense of humor, and a willingness to try their best.

Once you’re established, this position is a hybrid position. You will have the option to work remotely a couple of days per week or in-office as you prefer.

For this position, interpersonal skills, great writing skills, attention to detail, ability to set priorities & adapt to changes, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects are key. A knowledge of court rules and family law is helpful. This is a litigation position, so any court experience is also beneficial.

Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin highly values work/life balance for its employees. Late night and weekend work is available, but not suggested or expected. Our attorneys benefit from a culture of teamwork and respect, providing a comfortable team environment.

Qualifications

• 0 – 3 years of experience
• JD from accredited law school
• A license to practice law in the State of Colorado or pending application.
• Experience in family law is highly desired, but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective legal writing skills.
• Cover letter, resume and writing samples are required

Benefits

• 401(k) – 1 year
• 401(k) matching – 1 year
• Dental insurance – 60 days
• Flexible schedule - immediate
• Health insurance – 60 days
• Life insurance – 60 days
• Paid time off – 90 days
• Vision insurance – 60 days

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Commute

• Longmont, CO 80501 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

• Longmont, CO 80501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person