Sorry, this listing is no longer accepting applications. Don’t worry, we have more awesome opportunities and internships for you.

Family Attorney

Jones Law Firm PC

Family Attorney

Centennial, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our law firm is seeking a family attorney who can assist clients in navigating the sensitive legal issues of family law, including child custody, child abuse, and domestic violence. Jobseekers should be equally familiar with prenuptial agreements, divorce, alimony, child support, and real estate, and be able to effectively engage in oral debate and negotiation even in highly stressful and emotional situations. If you are driven by an opportunity to help people during one of the toughest times in their lives and have a proven track record of success, apply now. Responsibilities: • Organize and maintain client files to ensure they are kept current • Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process • Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed • Divide marital assets, including real estate, when necessary during divorce proceedings • Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, marital settlement agreements, judgements, and orders for a high volume of cases • We need an attorney who can contribute to developing the strategy of a case and who knows where to find the rules of procedure to back up that case strategy • We need an attorney who knows how to find your way around the courtroom and how to project confidence and competence when dealing with people on behalf of clients • If you see a case file as an opportunity to help someone build a new life, you’ll like the way we think • Skills and experience are important and valued, but your personality, character, intelligence, and integrity are also extremely important considerations Qualifications: • Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations • Undergraduate degree with a legal background and Juris Doctor degree required • Extra consideration for those with a criminal justice background • Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association) • Experience at a legal firm working on family law and real estate issues (determining marital property) for at least 1-2 years is required • Previous family law experience is highly desired - previous litigation experience required • Experience in estate planning and probate is highly desired • Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of litigation experience • Seasoned Family Law Attorney applicants are highly desired Compensation: $120,000 - $170,000 yearly

    • We need an attorney who can contribute to developing the strategy of a case and who knows where to find the rules of procedure to back up that case strategy • We need an attorney who knows how to find your way around the courtroom and how to project confidence and competence when dealing with people on behalf of clients • If you see a case file as an opportunity to help someone build a new life, you’ll like the way we think • Skills and experience are important and valued, but your personality, character, intelligence, and integrity are also extremely important considerations

  • Compensation
    $120,000-$170,000 per year