Modern Family Law is a technology-enabled family law firm serving individuals and families through divorce, child custody, support, and related legal matters. Its approach combines compassionate legal guidance with practical tools such as calculators, a Resource Center, and flexible billing options including SimpleStart retainers. Operating across multiple U.S. locations, the firm also invests in legal career development through LLP support and a post-bar clerk mentorship program.
Associate Family Law Attorney - Denver Hybrid
Join Modern Family Law as an associate attorney handling divorce, custody, and support matters. Draft legal documents and represent clients in litigation, mediation, and court proceedings.
Description
- Manage a range of family law matters, including divorce, custody, and child and spousal support
- Maintain direct communication with clients
- Prepare and revise legal documents
- Participate in depositions, court appearances, and mediations
- Balance competing responsibilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven practice
- Collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Build substantive litigation experience while making a meaningful difference in clients’ lives
Requirements
- 0–3 years of family law experience is preferred
- Family law experience is preferred, though litigation candidates interested in practicing family law are encouraged to apply
- Active admission to the Colorado State Bar
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with careful attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a client-focused approach
Benefits
- Remote-first work environment with brick-and-mortar office space available for court and client requirements
- Low monthly billable-hours expectation of 100 hours
- Opportunities for direct client interaction
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Access to modern legal technology
- Learning and development support through onsite and in-person programs
- Work-from-anywhere eligibility after six months
- Health insurance with an optional Health Savings Account
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Healthcare and dependent-care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary accident insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Voluntary disability coverage
- Voluntary long-term care insurance
- Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
- Pet insurance
- Commuter and transit benefit programs may be available in certain markets
- Paid public holidays