A well-established family law practice is seeking a Senior Attorney to lead and manage complex legal matters from its Denver office. This role centers on handling divorce, child custody, and support cases, with a strong emphasis on direct client interaction and high-quality legal advocacy.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse caseload involving divorce, custody, and financial support issues
- Communicate directly with clients to understand needs and provide guidance
- Prepare and file legal documents with precision and timeliness
- Represent clients in court, mediations, and depositions
- Meet deadlines efficiently in a fast-moving environment
- Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent, high-level service delivery
- Maintain meticulous attention to detail across multiple active cases
Qualifications
- Proven experience handling family law matters including divorce, custody, and support
- Strong skills in client communication, legal writing, and courtroom advocacy
- Ability to manage competing priorities without compromising accuracy
- Comfort working in a deadline-sensitive setting
- Commitment to teamwork and shared professional growth
Work Environment & Benefits
This position operates in a remote-first model, with access to physical office space when necessary for court appearances or client meetings. After six months, attorneys may choose to work from any location.
- Low monthly billable hour requirement (120 hours)
- Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $205,120 annually
- $25,000 signing and relocation bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependents
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer support
- Generous paid time off and sick leave
- Employee assistance and voluntary insurance options, including pet and critical illness coverage
- Commuter benefits where applicable
- Investment in ongoing learning through development programs
- Access to modern legal technology and tools
Culture & Values
The firm prioritizes work-life balance, professional growth, and meaningful client impact. Team collaboration is central to operations, and attorneys are supported in building strong litigation skills early in their tenure. The organization is committed to inclusivity and provides reasonable accommodations to ensure all employees can succeed.
