Family Law Attorney 5+ Yrs EXP REQ

Are you seeking a fresh outlook different from traditional law firms? Embrace the innovative spirit of Halligan LLC, where we are dedicated to transforming legal practice for our team and clients. Halligan LLC is excited to expand our team and welcome a skilled Family Law Attorney with a zeal for providing top-notch representation.

Setting ourselves apart with a unique business model, Halligan LLC has seen remarkable growth and is poised for a bright future. If you are ready to join a modern firm that values the well-being of its team and clients, seize this opportunity to embark on our path together.

Compensation : Salary ranges from $130,000 to $200,000+ based on experience, with additional performance incentives linked to billable hours and client acquisition, including profit sharing.

Benefits :

Lucrative bonuses based on billable hour performance and client generation

Unlimited Paid Time Off

1 : 1 Attorney / Paralegal Ratio with a robust non-legal support staff

Immediate access to comprehensive vision, dental, and medical insurance upon employment, with the company contributing 50% towards employee medical premiums

Health Savings Account for applicable medical plans

Paid Continuing Legal Education (CLE), CBA membership, attorney registration fees, and other professional memberships

Monthly internet stipend

Employer-matched retirement plan with immediate, full vesting for all contributions

Flexibility for remote work or hybrid schedules

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of two years of successful experience helping clients with their family law matters in Colorado

Prior experience practicing family law in Colorado is required for this role

Essential qualifications include experience with complex family law cases, particularly those involving business interests, executive compensation, and intricate financial matters

Ability to manage a caseload of at least 20-30 active domestic relations cases and simultaneously track and enter all billable hours

Valued personal attributes include character, intelligence, integrity, responsiveness, and professional decorum

Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development, engagement in legal education courses, and awareness of knowledge gaps

Advocacy for workplace diversity and inclusivity

Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance while fulfilling job requirements, including the ability to effectively set healthy boundaries

Exceptional levels of professionalism and attention to detail

Ability to show compassion to all clients

Responsibilities :

Provide excellent legal representation in family law matters

Effectively and independently manage pre-decree and post-decree domestic relations matters, including dissolution of marriage and allocation of parental responsibility matters

Perform thorough discovery and advanced legal research, prepare and review complex court documents, and actively participate in various legal proceedings

Effectively delegate tasks to a skilled paralegal and utilize third-party experts in domestic relations matters, as necessary

Create and implement strategic plans to achieve client objectives, and effectively communicate the plans to clients

Independently handle caseload from case open to closure, ensuring top-quality legal representation on a range of domestic relations cases

Maintain close communication with clients throughout all stages of their relationship with the firm

Please note that we are currently only open to candidates located in Colorado. Applicants not based in Colorado will be immediately disqualified. This position is open to candidates seeking both hourly work or a reduced salary position.

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Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Education : Doctorate (Required)

Experience :

Family law attorney : 5 years (Preferred)

License / Certification :

Colorado Bar License (Required)

Ability to Commute :

Denver, CO 80211 (Required)

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80211