Family Law Litigation Attorney

Colorado Divorce Law Group; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Divorce Law Group is seeking an experienced, confident, and detail‑oriented associate to join our rapidly growing family law practice. The role entails litigating and managing all aspects of trial preparation, with a primarily remote schedule and required Colorado residence.

You will handle asset division, court appearances, and strategic planning for complex divorces, working with support staff, an associate, and the managing attorney to ensure thorough representation.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with a legal background and Juris Doctor degree required.
• Candidates should be great negotiators and communicators, especially under stress.
• 1-3 years of experience representing family law clients.
• Member of the Colorado Bar in good standing and reside in Colorado.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills in high-emotion situations.
• Experience handling a complex caseload with multiple clients.
• Demonstrated experience litigating in court.

Responsibilities

• Divide marital assets, including real estate, when necessary during divorce proceedings
• Attend court proceedings as needed to represent clients
• Help solve legal problems for clients through analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action
• Work closely with our team including support staff, associate attorney and managing attorney to ensure thorough and diligent representation
• Confidently handle all aspects of the case from inception to conclusion, including motions, financial disclosures, discovery, use of experts, preparation of witnesses, drafting relevant documents, preparing and attending trials and hearings
• Work closely with our team including support staff, associate attorney and managing attorney to ensure thorough and diligent representation
• Confidently handle all aspects of the case from inception to conclusion, including motions, financial disclosures, discovery, use of experts, preparation of witnesses, drafting relevant documents, preparing and attending trials and hearings

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Litigation

Family Law

Caseload Management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Undergraduate degree with legal background

Job description

Our rapidly growing family law firm seeks an experienced, confident, and detail-oriented associate to join our amazing team. We practice in all areas of domestic relations law, including divorce, parental responsibilities, post-decree, appeals, and many others. The successful candidate must be comfortable with litigating and with all aspects of preparing for trial. Excellent communication skills are essential. This position is primarily remote, with in-office presence as needed and required. You must reside in Colorado in order to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Divide marital assets, including real estate, when necessary during divorce proceedings
• Attend court proceedings as needed to represent clients
• Help solve legal problems for clients through analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action
• Work closely with our team including support staff, associate attorney and managing attorney to ensure thorough and diligent representation
• Confidently handle all aspects of the case from inception to conclusion, including motions, financial disclosures, discovery, use of experts, preparation of witnesses, drafting relevant documents, preparing and attending trials and hearings
• Work closely with our team including support staff, associate attorney and managing attorney to ensure thorough and diligent representation
• Confidently handle all aspects of the case from inception to conclusion, including motions, financial disclosures, discovery, use of experts, preparation of witnesses, drafting relevant documents, preparing and attending trials and hearings

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with a legal background and Juris Doctor degree required
• Candidates should be great negotiators and communicators, specifically in situations when emotions and stress are high
• 1-3 years of experience in representing family law clients
• Member of the Colorado Bar in good standing AND reside in Colorado
• Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and heightened emotional situations
• Experience handling a complex caseload with multiple clients
• Demonstrated experience litigating in court

Compensation

Compensation: $90,000 - $150,000+ yearly

Compensation: $90,000-$150,000 per year