Junior Family Law Attorney

Halligan-LL; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Firm-paid CLEs

Bonus opportunities

Paralegal support

Team-building events

Job summary

Halligan LLC is seeking a motivated and experienced Family Law Attorney to join our growing team in the Denver area. The role requires at least four years in family law and focuses on divorce, custody, parenting time, and related domestic relations matters, with opportunities to develop litigation and client counseling skills.

You will work in a collaborative environment with flexible, hybrid work arrangements, unlimited PTO, and significant bonus opportunities tied to billable hours and

Qualifications

• Must reside within the Denver Metropolitan Area and be available for court appearances and client meetings as required.
• Strong understanding of Colorado family law, including divorce, child custody, support, parenting time, and property division issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience representing clients in hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and contested family law proceedings.
• Ability to draft legal documents, motions, pleadings, and settlement agreements with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse family law caseload involving divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, and property division matters
• Maintain organized case files, manage deadlines, and ensure compliance with court procedures and firm standards
• Advocate for clients in emotionally sensitive situations while pursuing practical and effective resolutions
• Develop case strategies, evaluate legal risks, and provide practical recommendations aligned with client goals
• Conduct legal research and analyze Colorado statutes, case law, and procedural rules to support litigation and settlement strategies
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, parenting plans, financial disclosures, settlement agreements, and other family law documents
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing compassionate guidance and timely updates throughout the legal process
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and outside experts to build strong cases and achieve favorable outcomes
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and negotiations while advocating for their legal and personal interests

Skills

Family law

Litigation

Negotiation

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

About this position

Halligan LLC is seeking a motivated and experienced Family Law Attorney to join our growing team. We are looking for an attorney with at least four years of family law experience who is passionate about helping clients navigate divorce, child custody, parenting time, support, and other domestic relations matters. At Halligan LLC, we combine sophisticated legal strategy with compassionate client service to help families move forward during difficult times.

This role offers the opportunity to manage meaningful family law cases while continuing to develop your litigation, negotiation, and client counseling skills. You'll work alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment that values professional growth, autonomy, and exceptional advocacy. With a hybrid work environment, unlimited PTO, firm-sponsored professional development, and significant bonus opportunities, this is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a long-term career in family law.

Benefits & Perks

• Unlimited PTO
• Hybrid work environment
• Comprehensive medical, disability, and life insurance with employer contribution
• Firm-paid CLEs and annual family law conference attendance
• Significant bonus opportunities based on billable hours and origination
• Opportunity to bring an existing paralegal, subject to mutual fit and interview process
• Quarterly team-building events and firm-sponsored activities
• Collaborative team of experienced family law professionals

Compensation

$120,000 - $175,000 yearly

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse family law caseload involving divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, and property division matters
• Maintain organized case files, manage deadlines, and ensure compliance with court procedures and firm standards
• Advocate for clients in emotionally sensitive situations while pursuing practical and effective resolutions
• Develop case strategies, evaluate legal risks, and provide practical recommendations aligned with client goals
• Conduct legal research and analyze Colorado statutes, case law, and procedural rules to support litigation and settlement strategies
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, parenting plans, financial disclosures, settlement agreements, and other family law documents
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing compassionate guidance and timely updates throughout the legal process
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and outside experts to build strong cases and achieve favorable outcomes
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and negotiations while advocating for their legal and personal interests

Qualifications

• Must reside within the Denver Metropolitan Area and be available for court appearances and client meetings as required
• Strong understanding of Colorado family law, including divorce, child custody, support, parenting time, and property division issues
• Strong client relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience representing clients in hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and contested family law proceedings
• Proven ability to draft legal documents, motions, pleadings, and settlement agreements with accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple active cases
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in the Colorado Bar
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple active cases in a deadline-driven environment
• Minimum of 4 years of family law experience handling domestic relations matters

About Company

Why You’ll Love It Here

We know that top-tier talent has options. Here is why you should choose us:

• Impact over Bureaucracy: We are a lean, mean, advocacy machine. Your ideas won't get lost in three layers of management.
• The A-Team Culture: We’ve built a culture where we work hard together to get results & actually have fun while doing it. We take our cases seriously, but we don't take ourselves too seriously—expect a collaborative environment where we celebrate wins as a team.
• Competitive Compensation: A base salary that reflects your expertise, plus a performance-based bonus structure that actually rewards your hustle.

Ready to Change the Game?

If you’re a powerhouse who wants to be more than just a name on a door, we want to hear from you.

Applicants not based in Colorado will be immediately disqualified.