Description:

At A Family Law Firm, Family is Everything. We practice in the areas of contested and uncontested probate, estate planning, and family law. Gendelman Klimas Edwards, Ltd. is a progressive, modern, lifestyle law firm with a casual, interactive, and friendly environment. This associate attorney's caseload will consist of primarily of family law cases; however, they may assist with cases in all practice areas of the firm. Our billing requirement for associate attorneys is 1,500 hours per year, evaluated on a quarterly basis. Gendelman Klimas Edwards, Ltd. is dedicated to promoting from within and offers a clear, defined path for advancement including Of Counsel and Partner tracks.

Duties:

Manage high-volume litigation caseload, with increased responsibility and independence
Assist partners, senior associates, and associates with existing caseloads
Make court appearances as needed
Draft motions and pleadings, conduct discovery, etc.
Attend depositions as needed
Facilitate client meetings and consultations
Perform legal research
Attend mediations and engage in other dispute resolution processes
Delegate and supervise work to paralegal and other staff members
Adhere to billing standards and conventions

Requirements:

Juris Doctor from an ABA Accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado, no later than November of 2024; we will consider candidates that are taking the July 2024 Colorado Bar Exam and may extend an offer of employment to them as a law clerk until they are licensed, at which time they would be promoted to an associate attorney
Exceptionally detail oriented
Strong commitment to professionalism and legal ethics
Self-motivated and quick-learner
Thirst for advocacy and justice

Preferred Qualifications: