Junior Family Law Attorney
Halligan LLC • Denver, CO, US
Posted 2 months ago
Halligan LLC is seeking a motivated and experienced Family Law Attorney to join our growing team. We are looking for an attorney with at least four years of family law experience who is passionate about helping clients navigate divorce, child custody, parenting time, support, and other domestic relations matters. At Halligan LLC, we combine sophisticated legal strategy with compassionate client service to help families move forward during difficult times.
This role offers the opportunity to manage meaningful family law cases while continuing to develop your litigation, negotiation, and client counseling skills. You'll work alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment that values professional growth, autonomy, and exceptional advocacy. With a hybrid work environment, unlimited PTO, firm-sponsored professional development, and significant bonus opportunities, this is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a long-term career in family law.
Benefits & Perks
Unlimited PTO
Hybrid work environment
Comprehensive medical, disability, and life insurance with employer contribution
Firm-paid CLEs and annual family law conference attendance
Significant bonus opportunities based on billable hours and origination
Opportunity to bring an existing paralegal, subject to mutual fit and interview process
Quarterly team-building events and firm-sponsored activities
Collaborative team of experienced family law professionals
- Conduct legal research and apply Colorado family law statutes and case law to support case strategy
- Manage a family law caseload involving divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, maintenance, and property division matters
- Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and negotiations
- Pursue efficient resolutions whenever possible while remaining prepared to litigate when necessary to protect client interests
- Draft and review pleadings, motions, parenting plans, financial disclosures, settlement agreements, and other family law documents
- Proven ability to draft legal documents, motions, pleadings, and settlement agreements with accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to remain composed and effective in high-conflict and emotionally charged situations
- Must reside within the Denver Metropolitan Area and be available to appear in court as required
- Minimum of 4 years of family law experience handling domestic relations matters
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in the Colorado Bar
Compensation
$120,000 - $175,000 yearly
Why You’ll Love It Here
We know that top-tier talent has options. Here is why you should choose us:
- Impact over Bureaucracy: We are a lean, mean, advocacy machine. Your ideas won't get lost in three layers of management.
- The A-Team Culture: We’ve built a culture where we work hard together to get results & actually have fun while doing it. We take our cases seriously, but we don't take ourselves too seriously—expect a collaborative environment where we celebrate wins as a team.
- Competitive Compensation: A base salary that reflects your expertise, plus a performance-based bonus structure that actually rewards your hustle.
Ready to Change the Game?
If you’re a powerhouse who wants to be more than just a name on a door, we want to hear from you.
Applicants not based in Colorado will be immediately disqualified.
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