Family Law Attorney

Salary

Job Type

Qualifications

• Family law: 1 year (Required)
• Spanish (Required)

Full Job Description

Novo Legal Group, a Denver-based immigrant rights law firm practicing in the areas of immigration, criminal defense, family law, and civil rights, is seeking a highly motivated bilingual family law attorney to join our growing firm. We offer a professional yet relaxed environment to practice and an opportunity for crossover work in immigration matters depending on interest.

Specific types of cases include:

• Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separations
• Allocation of Parental Responsibilities
• Adoption
• Modification of APR/Child Support/Maintenance
• Protection Orders
• Dependency and Neglect

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, prepare, and defend our clients at all stage of domestic relations proceedings.
• Participate in legal and advocacy conferences and develop and provide CLE presentations on pertinent topics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications: Moderate experience is required, though on-site training and mentorship will be provided. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Other qualifications include:

• Spanish Language Skills (conversational)
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, and clients.
• Strong and demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties consistent with the values of Novo Legal Group.
• Exceptional oral-advocacy skills.
• Experience working in fast-paced environment with a keen ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Cultural competence to work cooperatively with diverse community organizations and coalitions.
• Experience working and communicating with marginalized or vulnerable communities.
• Sense of humor.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is from $70,000.00 to $90,000.00. Benefits include health care, vision, dental, and generous time off policies. Bar dues, liability insurance, and CLE expenses will be covered by Novo Legal Group.

Pay:

• $70,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All clients are required to wear a mask on premises. We have implemented a flexible work-from-home policy that allows our team members to perform their roles as their comfort permits and the work requires.

Experience:

• Family law: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• License to practice law in Colorado (Required)

Work Location:

• One location