Associate Attorney

Modern Family Law is seeking an Attorney who is energetic, and experienced in Family Law, to step into a growing company and help us develop our Associate Attorneys.

Modern Family Law is a growing family law practice that prides itself on work / life balance and offers a paperless office.

We offer competitive pay, outstanding comprehensive benefits, and retirement, and advocate for work / life balance for all of our employees.

We currently operate out of multiple offices in the Colorado front range, the San Francisco Bay area, and The Dallas / Austin / San Antonio Texas metro.

This position will report out of our Dallas office.

Compensation : $104,200 (entry-level) to $192,160 (Sr. Attorney)

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The list below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the duties performed by the employee. Other duties may be assigned in addition to what is listed below.

• Perform initial client consultations and retain new clients
• Advise clients concerning family law matters
• Prepare and present cases to judicial officers
• Evaluate issues and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation at all stages of cases using knowledge of legal precedence and results of research and investigation
• Represent clients in court and other case-related proceedings (i.e. mediation, depositions, etc.)
• Prepare and draft legal documents; e-filing
• Negotiate settlements
• Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issues to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings
• Provide direction to assigned paralegal
• Actively participate in networking activities and other endeavors to facilitate referrals
• Partner with the Managing Attorney in the training and development of Associate Attorneys
• Mentor Associate Attorneys

Competencies / Abilities

• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Superior knowledge of MS Office Suite, MS Online services, Adobe, and Macintosh and Windows platforms
• Salesforce experience is a plus
• Ability to independently coach Paralegals and make recommendations to effectively solve problems using sound judgment consistent with Firm standards, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-conflict situations, including client control and managing expectations
• Unwavering commitment to the ethical practice of law
• Ability to mentor and train Associate Attorneys

Education / Certification

• Juris Doctorate required
• Licensed and in good standing with the Colorado State Bar
• 5 + years experience practicing family law
• Family Law expert
• Expert in legal research and writing; drafting and responding to pleadings
• Expert in litigation
• Expert in CRCP, Rules of Evidence, and ICCES

EEO Statement

Modern Family Law provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Modern Family Law complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Firm operates.