Family Law Associate Attorney

Colorado Springs office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a family law associate attorney with some experience. The candidate will manage a large caseload. Manage full case handling responsibilities from inception through settlement or trial and/or final disposition. Foster and maintain an excellent rapport with clients through consistent communication and thorough advisement. Effectively interview clients to understand their legal concerns to provide legal advice and develop and implement ethical solutions and strategies. At every touchpoint, build cases in preparation for settlement negotiations and/or trials to meet client goals in a favourable and cost-efficient manner. Analyze case-specific legal issues and documentation to develop sound and persuasive arguments. Regularly consult with clients, experts, witnesses, and other parties as needed to effectively move cases forward and to settlement or trial. Advise clients about legal options, making them aware of the possible outcomes and risks. Appear with clients at case-related meetings, settlement conferences, and mediation. Appear and/or litigate in court. Prepare legal documents necessary for the case, such as pleadings, agreements, and orders in a timely and accurate manner. Assist clients with the execution of documents and/or agreements. Conduct case action item reviews at least weekly. Meet all deadlines, including but not limited to those imposed by statute, rules, court orders, governing and regulatory bodies, Firm policy, and/or set by agreement. Respond, or ensure a response is sent, to any internal or external communication requiring or requesting a response by the close of business the day following when it was received; for example, if a voicemail was left on a Friday after the closing of business, which is communicated to Associate by email on Monday morning by reception, Associate should acknowledge receipt of the email to reception and reach out to the caller (e.g. by phone followed by email memorializing the call) by close of business on Monday. Provide leadership, direction, and support to paralegals and legal assistants. Work as part of a team with all levels of experience. Cultivate relationships with the firm's existing and future clients. Present a well-groomed appearance at the office, when meeting clients, in court, at networking events, and during any other event or situation where they are representing the Firm, in accordance with the Firms dress code policyAttend legal stand-up daily, All Hands stand-up weekly, Brighter Day Way Ahead monthly, and practice-group and firm-wide meetings, training, and retreats as scheduled. Keep the work area clean and neat by abiding by the filing protocols of paper documents. Must be licensed to practice law in Colorado and in good standing in all jurisdictions and/or Courts where licensed.

The candidate must have a strong commitment to achieving excellent results for Brighter Day Law (Firm) clients through competent advocacy by demonstrating effective and efficient problem-solving and communication on all client matters. Represents Firm clients in court cases and other kinds of adversarial legal proceedings, such as arbitrations and mediations. Must be proficient with court pleadings and court processes, generally well-spoken, and comfortable presenting cases in front of judges, magistrates, and arbiters. Must communicate the strategy for each client matter clearly and concisely and is responsible for demonstrating leadership skills, possessing excellent oral advocacy skills, and exhibiting writing and negotiation skills. Must work well with other attorneys, staff, and clients by functioning from a mindset of value add when it comes to problem-solving, being willing to rally with other attorneys and staff to meet an end goal when necessary, being present emotionally, mentally, and physically for team members and clients, and able to be in it with people without being rattled. Show clients compassion while practicing intentional detachment from chaos and should remain confident and unbothered by the opposition. The firm offers benefits that include firm-covered medical & life insurance, immediately vesting employer contributions to 401k upon eligibility, gym/health program membership, unlimited paid time off in accordance with firm policies, and more.