Job Description
*Family Law Associate — $120k–$150k + Bonus | Hybrid/Remote (Wyoming) | $7,500 Signing*
Snapshot
* *Base Salary:* $120,000–$150,000 (DOE)
* *Bonus:* % of *collected fees over quarterly thresholds* (uncapped)
* *Signing Bonus:* *$7,500* if offer accepted within *10 business days*
* *Location:* *Hybrid (Cheyenne)* or *Remote anywhere in Wyoming* (court coverage supported)
* *Billables:* *1,400–1,650 hrs/year*
* *Benefits:* Health/Dental contributions, *4% 401(k) match*, *12 PTO days + holidays*, annual CLE budget, bar dues, malpractice, tech/home-office stipend (_no separate sick days policy_)
* *Career Path:* *Senior Associate in 12 months* (performance-based), *Partner track in 24 months* (written criteria)
* *Target Start:* *December 1, 2026*
About Johnson Law Group
We’re a growing, multi-state *family law* team that removes the friction so you can focus on advocacy. Dedicated intake, paralegal support, and collections assistance mean *fewer distractions, more impact, stronger results*.
What You’ll Do
* Lead a family-law caseload (divorce, custody, support, protection orders) from intake to resolution.
* Draft and argue motions; conduct discovery; negotiate settlements; try cases when necessary.
* Communicate proactively with clients and opposing counsel; manage deadlines and strategy.
* Use *Clio* and standardized playbooks to drive quality, speed, and consistent client experience.
* Collaborate with a dedicated *paralegal* and lean operations team (intake + collections handled).
What You’ll Get (the “offer stack”)
* *$120k–$150k base* you can bank on.
* *Quarterly bonus*: % of your *collected* fees *over threshold* (simple, transparent, *uncapped*).
* *$7,500 signing bonus* if you accept within *10 business days*.
* *Hybrid/Remote flexibility*: work from Cheyenne or anywhere in WY; we support court coverage.
* *Billable sanity*: *1,400–1,650 hrs/year* with clear definitions of what counts (client billable time in Clio: court, drafting, research, client comms).
* *Real support*: dedicated paralegal, marketing-driven pipeline, collections assistance—no origination requirement.
* *Benefits that matter*: Health/Dental contributions, *4% 401(k) match*, *12 PTO days + holidays*, annual *CLE budget*, *bar dues*, *malpractice*, *tech/home-office stipend*. _(No separate sick days policy.)_
* *Written career path*: *Senior Associate eligibility at 12 months*; *Partner track eligibility at 24 months*, with scorecard-based criteria published up front.
* *Fast process*: Screen → Hiring Manager Interview → Offer, with *48-hour feedback* after each step.
What We’re Looking For
* *J.D.* and *active Wyoming bar license* in good standing.
* ~*2–5 years* of post-bar experience; *family-law experience preferred* (will consider strong litigation backgrounds).
* Courtroom confidence, clear writing, client empathy, and a bias for action.
* Comfortable with tech (Clio or similar) and structured workflows.
*Nice-to-haves:* prior family-law trial experience; Spanish proficiency; mediation/collaboration training.
Compensation & Benefits (detail for Indeed’s fields)
* *Salary:* $120,000–$150,000 base (DOE)
* *Bonus:* % of collected fees over quarterly thresholds (uncapped; details provided in interview)
* *Signing Bonus:* $7,500 within 10 business days of offer acceptance
* *Benefits:* Health/Dental contributions; *4% 401(k) match*; *12 PTO days + holidays*; CLE budget; bar dues; malpractice; tech/home-office stipend
* *Schedule:* Full-time; hybrid Cheyenne or remote (WY) with in-person court as needed
How to Apply
Click *Apply Now* on Indeed and include:
* Resume, 2) Brief note on your WY family-law (or litigation) experience, 3) Earliest start date.
(Optional) Share 1–2 writing samples (motion/brief excerpts).
Equal Opportunity
Johnson Law Group is an *Equal Opportunity Employer*. We value diversity and are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace.
Be prepared to answer these Eligibility Screening Questions:
* Do you hold an active *Wyoming* law license in good standing? (Yes/No)
* How many years of *family law* or civil litigation experience do you have post-bar? (0–1, 2–3, 4–5, 6+)
* Are you able to appear in *Wyoming courts* as needed if working remotely within WY? (Yes/No)
* Are you comfortable with a *billable target of 1,400–1,650 hours/year*? (Yes/No)
* What is your *earliest start date*?
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Experience:
* Litigation: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Active & in good standing Wyoming Bar Licensure (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cheyenne, WY 82001
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start, Home office, Relocation package,