Senior Family Law Attorney

5-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Senior Family Law Attorney

The Law Office of Emily A. Jones, LLC is a woman-owned boutique law firm specializing in family law and criminal defense. Our firm is small, but actively growing, which presents an ideal opportunity to grow with the firm. We focus on providing compassionate and client-focused representation, with the highest standard of excellence inside and outside of the courtroom. We ensure our attorneys and support staff are always treated with the utmost respect and encouraged to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

## Key Responsibilities

- Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation, and forming a strategy and a plan of action
- Manage full case responsibilities from inception through resolution
- Prepare clients and cases for hearings, court conferences, mediations, and trials
- Appear in court to represent clients and ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings
- Organize and maintain client files to ensure they are kept current
- Interact with clients and work with experts
- Training and mentorship of fellow attorneys to include assisting with trial preparation as well as case and legal questions.

## Qualifications

- JD from an accredited law school
- Applicants must reside in the state of Colorado and be a licensed attorney in the state of Colorado.
- Minimum of five years Family Law experience is required
- Public Defender or District Attorney experience is highly desired, although also not required
- Experience preparing and arguing motions, attending court hearings, preparing cases for trial and hearing, and experience researching and drafting briefs and motions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

## Benefits

- Compensation is $150,000 per year and can be substantially higher based on experience, etc.
- Employer-provided and employer-paid Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance for employees.
- Cell phone and laptop provided
- 401k Plan
- Unlimited vacation with 2 weeks PTO and paid federal holidays
- Free, Employer-provided Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Courses
- Annual Attorney Registration Fees paid by Firm
- Ample training and mentorship – We have an open door policy, so myself and senior attorneys are always available to help! Training is baked into the culture of the firm and we ensure you feel supported from day one.
- We pride ourselves on ensuring our employees maintain work/life balance. You are able to work remotely, from home, from the office, or anywhere else you may choose and you’ll never be allowed to work while on vacation at our firm!

## Job Overview

The Law Office of Emily A. Jones, LLC is looking for a Senior Family Law Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage family law matters from intake to hearing and resolve legal disputes on behalf of clients by developing agreements, negotiating contracts, and advocating for clients in court. This individual will build client relationships and provide an excellent customer experience for clients.

Our firm is small, but actively growing, which presents an ideal opportunity to grow with the firm. We focus on providing compassionate and client-focused representation, with the highest standard of excellence inside and outside of the courtroom. We ensure our attorneys and support staff are always treated with the utmost respect and encouraged to maintain a healthy work/life balance. You’re not expected to work nights, weekends, vacations, or holidays. Ever. Period.

We are a digital-first law firm that focuses on utilizing the latest technology to make your job easier and improve the client experience. Paperless files, document automation, and virtual collaboration are just a few of our cornerstones. If you’re a person who embraces new technologies and is tired of the old file management practices of antiquated firms, then this is the firm for you! Positions are work from home and highly flexible. With rare exception, you will have the option to work remotely, or in-office as you prefer. Some in-person office meetings and court appearances will be required. However, for general day-to-day work, you will never be expected to be in the office unless you want to be – the choice is entirely yours!

## Compensation and Benefits

The Law Office of Emily A. Jones, LLC offers a competitive compensation package with a base salary of $150,000 per year and can be substantially higher based on experience. We provide comprehensive benefits including employer-provided and employer-paid Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, and Health Insurance for employees. Other benefits include cell phone and laptop provided, 401k Plan, unlimited vacation with 2 weeks PTO and paid federal holidays, free, employer-provided Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Courses, and Annual Attorney Registration Fees paid by Firm.

We also provide ample training and mentorship. We have an open door policy, so myself and senior attorneys are always available to help! Training is baked into the culture of the firm and we ensure you feel supported from day one. We pride ourselves on ensuring our employees maintain work/life balance. You are able to work remotely, from home, from the office, or anywhere else you may choose and you’ll never be allowed to work while on vacation at our firm!

## How to Apply

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Employer-provided and employer-paid Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance for employees; Cell phone and laptop provided; 401k Plan; Unlimited vacation with 2 weeks PTO and paid federal holidays; Free, Employer-provided Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Courses; Annual Attorney Registration Fees paid by Firm

Legal Analysis, Arguing Motions, Preparing Cases for Trial and Hearing, Researching and Drafting Briefs and Motions

JD from an accredited law school

Please send your resume, a cover letter, and two references via email to be considered

Qualification and Experience JD from an accredited law school; licensed attorney in the state of Colorado

Legal