Litigation Attorney

Are you currently working as a prosecutor or public defender? Have you served as lead counsel in five or more jury trials? Are you interested in making your move to private practice and ready to represent clients who need a great attorney to fight for them? If you can answer yes to these questions, then we have an exciting opportunity for your future!We are looking for attorneys like you with courtroom experience to join our dynamic litigation team! We will mentor and teach you the ropes of litigating and representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases in civil court cases. You will help the injured and their families navigate the civil justice system. Opportunity is knocking and we are excited to hear from you!Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado and well versed in the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, experience drafting pleadings, conducting depositions, preparing and responding to written discovery, and conducting jury trials.Develop your litigation skills while learning from, and collaborating with the attorneys who recently obtained the largest medical malpractice verdict in Colorado history. We are nationally recognized as experts in the field of wrongful death law and civil jury selection.All inquiries are strictly confidential.Please send cover letter and resume to Brian Petroff at [email protected] Firm offers a competitive compensation package that includes an excellent base salary and generous commission structure with the opportunity to earn $150,000 to $250,000 plusBenefits include:Company paidEmployee Medical InsuranceCompany paidEmployee Dental InsuranceCompany paidEmployee Long Term DisabilityCompany paidEmployee Term Life, AD&DVision InsuranceShort Term DisabilityMedical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Transit FSA, HSAAdditional Voluntary Individual and Family Term Life, AD&DOur passion truly is justice, and it is an honor to represent members of our community. If you would like to be part

Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

Do you have civil or criminal litigation experience? We have exciting opportunities for motivated Attorney’s to join our successful litigation team. We are looking for attorneys like you with courtroom experience to join our dynamic litigation team! We will mentor and teach you the ropes of litigating and representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases in civil court cases. You will help the injured and their families navigate the civil justice system. Opportunity is knocking and we are excited to hear from you!Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado. Our ideal candidate is well versed in the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, taking depositions, preparing and responding to written discovery, motions practice, and jury trials. We are enthusiastic about teaching these skills to the right motivated candidates!We are seeking individuals with outstanding interpersonal skills, and who like the idea of playing multiple games of chess at the same time. We love great communication skills and a drive to provide top notch service to our clients!Develop your litigation skills while learning from, and collaborating with the attorneys who recently obtained the largest medical malpractice verdict in Colorado history. We are nationally recognized as experts in the field of wrongful death law and civil jury selection.All inquiries are strictly confidential.Please send cover letter and resume to Brian Petroff at [email protected] Firm offers a competitive compensation package that includes an excellent base salary and generous commission structure with the opportunity to earn $150,000 to $250,000 plusBenefits include:Company paidEmployee Medical InsuranceCompany paidEmployee Dental InsuranceCompany paidEmployee Long Term DisabilityCompany paidEmployee Term Life, AD&DVision InsuranceShort Term DisabilityMedical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Transit FSA, HSAAdditional Voluntary Individual and Family Term Life, AD&DOur pas

State Complaints Officer

The Colorado Department of Education seeks an attorney to investigate complaints filed under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The ability to conduct impartial fact-finding is essential to this role. Qualified candidates must have at least 3-5 years of experience in either litigation or regulatory enforcement and demonstrated experience drafting legal documents, collecting and evaluating evidence, and conducting witness interviews.  Qualified candidates will also demonstrate excellence in legal analysis and writing. Qualified candidates may apply online at this link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/4223262/state-complaints-officer-non-classified?keywords=State%20Complaint&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Attorney - Family Law - Durango, Colorado

Attorney – Family Law

Durango, Colorado

A boutique family law firm with an emphasis in family, civil, and criminal law is seeking to hire a Family Law Attorney to join our team in beautiful Durango, Colorado.

Experience is preferred for this position, but not required. The Firm is a reputable and established extremely busy law firm that has been in business since 2007.

Monthly billing requirements for our Law Associates are firm but reasonable.  Minimum billing hours for our Law Associates are a mere 90 hours per month to ensure a perfect work/life balance, which reflects the culture of our firm.

The approximate population of Durango, Colorado and surrounding area is 100,000 people.  Thus, it is the ideal location to rapidly advance your legal career and develop an outstanding professional reputation.

Target compensation for this role is $100,000.00-$129,000.00 based on production, with a paid salary for the first 90 days. Our firm enjoys a 99% billing collection rate thanks to the employee dedicated to this role.  There is no need for the attorney to worry about collections.   

Company benefits include 401k (6% matching); health insurance plan with the Firm covering 50% of the cost, as well as dental and vision insurance with the Firm covering 100% of the cost.

We highly encourage local and regional candidate interest, as well as legal professionals who seek an opportunity to move from a larger city to a smaller community.  This position will be your ‘big fish in a small pond’ career advancement.   

Please email your résumé and cover letter to:

[email protected]

Litigation Assosiate Attorney

Established regional firm, Murr Siler & Accomazzo, P.C., is seeking an attorney for its Denver, Colorado office, to assist with the firm’s busy practice in the areas of consumer finance, mortgage lending and servicing, commercial litigation, real estate, bankruptcy, and banking.  Ideal candidates will have litigation or transactional experience and excellent research and writing skills.  Additional bar admissions in neighboring states is a plus. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits, a generous bonus program, and a friendly, collegial atmosphere. Interested candidates should send a résumé to [email protected]. The starting base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $150,000, depending on experience.  

Three Offices is Elegant Space at I-25 & Colorado Blvd.

Three offices available to sublease or for use as executive suite(s) in prestigious, ground-level law office at Belcaro Place, Colorado Blvd. and Florida Ave.   All new furniture, large and small conference rooms, full kitchen, covered parking, cafe in building and easy access to I-25.   Seeking one-year sublease or use as executive suite.   Hurry!  These spaces won't last.    Call 303-502-9600 and ask for Bill.

Elegant Ground-Level Office Space Near I-25 and Colorado Blvd.

Three offices available to sublease in prestigious, centrallly-located law office on ground level of midrise at I-25 & Colorado boulevard.   Relaxed atmosphere.  Large and small conference rooms.  Covered parking.  Full kitchen.  Cafe in building.  Easy access to I-25.  Seeking one-year lease but will consider shorter term for the right tenant.  Hurry!  These spaces won't last.        

Attorney - Civil Litigation

Fowler, Schimberg, Flanagan & McLetchie, PC is a defense-oriented civil litigation law firm with broad and varied practice areas ranging from construction litigation to Section 1983 litigation to catastrophic personal injury litigation and beyond. 

We are seeking an attorney with a minimum of three years of relevant experience to join our team. A Colorado license to practice law is required, and the candidate must be a current resident of Colorado. The candidate should possess litigation and/or trial experience, value the opportunity to take cases to trial, possess excellent brief writing skills, have a demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and strategic thinking, and have effective communication skills. We value professionalism, integrity, and teamwork. We have a dynamic and collegial working environment, and also provide opportunities for remote work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants hands-on litigation experience in a work- hard, play-hard environment with a manageable billable hour requirement in a business casual environment. We value and are committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We offer an excellent benefits package. The salary range for this position starts at $110,000 and is commensurate with experience. Candidates should send a resume, salary requirements, and a writing sample to a_mcletchie@fsf-law .com and [email protected].

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Health Savings Account
• SEP retirement program upon eligibility
• Opportunities for career development training
• Discretionary bonus opportunities

Staff Attorney

The Colorado Education Association is the largest union of educators in the state with more than 39,000 K-12 teachers, higher ed faculty, and education support professionals, as well as students preparing to become teachers, and retired educators. Our mission is to work collectively to provide the best public education for every student.

The Colorado Education Association is seeking qualified applicants for a Staff Attorney position.

The Colorado Education Association is an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage people of color, women, individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, or gender non-conforming, people living with disabilities, veterans, and bilingual people to apply for open external positions at CEA. CEA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CEA will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

The Staff Attorney is a Denver based position. CEA is currently operating in a hybrid work environment.

Essential Qualifications for the Position:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated use of sound professional judgment
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills
• Knowledge of organizing principles and ability to develop and implement organizing plans
• Proficiency in advanced computer technologies
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Conflict resolution skills
• Understanding of member-based organizations
• Project planning and management skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and manage time and financial resources
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Willingness and ability to expand knowledge and skills in a rapidly changing environment
• Training and presentation skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff and leaders
• Willingness and ability to advocate for the membership and goals of the organization

Essential Qualifications for the Assignment:
• JD from ABA accredited law school
• Member in good standing of the Colorado state and federal bar
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and auto insurance in compliance with the rules and regulations of the state of Colorado
• Proficiency in advanced computer technologies including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Power Point, SharePoint, Document Management Software, and Google Docs and working knowledge of social media
• Minimum five years of combined litigation experience (preparing case, trying case and post-trial appeals) in administrative courts, state (civil and criminal) and federal courts, and appellate courts
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal public education law, labor law, employment law, administrative law, and state criminal law and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage all timelines for filing lawsuits, administrative proceedings, pleadings, and discovery
• Demonstrated ability to maintain comprehensive trial skills that include conducting trials, arbitrations, discovery, depositions, testimony, oral arguments, and writing trial pleadings in appellate practice at the state and federal appeals courts
• Demonstrated ability to learn powerful trial advocacy skills and become an advocate who holds strong union values and is committed to support organizational mission.
• An understanding about issues related to systemic racism and social justice and a commitment to advance diversity and social justice
• Work collaboratively with staff attorneys, paralegals, members, field staff, and local leaders to ensure cases are properly prepared
• Provide the Association with formal legal opinions
• Effectively handles and responds to variety of member related calls through the Officer of the Day legal program
• Present trainings to state and local leaders and members on a variety of legal issues that affect members and the organization
• Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel

Compensation and Benefits

This is a bargaining unit position with a salary range of $70,750 to $128,058 based upon prior experience. Fringe benefits include auto allowance; liberal vacation and sick leave; holidays; health, dental, disability, and life insurance; defined contribution retirement benefit and 401(k) plan.

Application Procedure

To complete an application, please visit the CEA career opportunities website - https://form.jotform.com/232433873333152.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by CEA by 5pm (MST),
October 13, 2023. The letter of interest that you will be asked to submit should be addressed to General Counsel at:

Colorado Education Association
1500 Grant Street
Denver, Colorado 80203

Director of Mentoring & Community Engagement

The mission of the Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program is to promote professional pride and identity in Colorado’s legal community and excellence in service to the public through the teaching of the core values and ideals of the legal profession and training in the best practices for meeting those ideals. We achieve this through the creation of mentoring and coaching relationships within the bar, courts, law offices, and law schools.

This position is designed for a creative, energetic individual who is interested in catalyzing Colorado lawyer participation in mentoring and professional development. The Director will perform innovative and skilled work in providing program outreach, relationship facilitation, and participant recruitment services to CAMP mentors, mentees, and partners. The Director will implement a long-term community engagement plan that includes consistent and effective communication, engagement, and participation in local bar associations, courts, law schools, law offices, and other legal community stakeholders. The Director has responsibility for recruiting, matching, and engaging Colorado lawyers in CAMP mentoring programs to promote the core values and ideals of the program and the legal profession.

Minimum Qualifications: Law degree and three years’ experience practicing law. A demonstrated and verifiable reputation for professionalism, integrity, and leadership within the legal community.

The physical CAMP office is located in Denver, CO at the Ralph Carr Judicial Center. Remote work options are available.This full-time position will begin in November 2023.

Address your letter of intent, resume, and a legal blog or article writing sample (no more than three pages) to J. Ryann Peyton, Director, Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program, and e-mail your materials by October 16, 2023 to [email protected].

View full job announcement at:https://coloradomentoring.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CAMP- Director-of-Mentoring-Job-Description.pdf

Assistant Attorney General – Federal & Interstate Water Unit – Natural Resources & Environment – Col

Assistant Attorney General – Federal & Interstate Water Unit – Natural Resources & Environment – Colorado Department of Law The Natural Resources and Environment Section, Federal & Interstate Water Unit is seeking an experienced attorney to join the hardworking and collaborative team that represents the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources (the State Engineer's Office), Compact Commissioners, and the State of Colorado. This attorney will help protect Colorado's significant interests in its interstate waters by leading federal and interstate water matters in Colorado’s major interstate river basins. The ideal candidate will have experience with western water law and federal environmental law, federal regulatory law, and have a genuine desire to work on challenging and important matters in a public service role. Our ideal candidates will have many, or most, of the following skills and attributes: demonstrated experience with Western Water Law, Colorado water law preferred, or federal regulatory experience. Familiarity with interstate compacts is also beneficial; aptitude for legislative, legal, and historical research; excellent writing and oral advocacy skills; demonstrated litigation experience in federal or state courts; demonstrated experience in negotiations and other transactional work; familiarity with litigation discovery and document management; familiarity with federal environmental and endangered species law; familiarity with Tribal law; ability to effectively work with stakeholders on complex issues; superior skills in legal research and a natural curiosity to investigate issues; strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal and factual problems; ability to manage a heavy workload and thrive under tight deadlines; self-starter, who can work independently, but also enjoys collaborating with a team.
Salary: $83,292.00 - $120,000.00 Annually
Deadline: 10/4/2023
Link to full job posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/4211334/assistant-attorney-general-federal-interstate-water-unit

Colorado Springs Attorney/Senior Attorney - Litigation

In this position, you will be responsible for providing legal services in the Litigation/Employment Division of the City Attorney’s Office on behalf of the City, which owns Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado Springs Airport, Memorial Health System, and several other enterprises. You will assist on related legal matters for other divisions of the City Attorney’s Office when requested and will litigate a variety of civil, administrative, tort and contract cases, as well as federal court cases, from inception through trial and appeal. Duties may also include providing formal and informal legal advice to City staff, responding to requests for public records, communicating with the public, and other tasks as assigned.
 
 This position requires knowledge of substantive law and the ability to handle e-discovery matters for state and federal court; use an electronic case management system; analyze, interpret, and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and legal precedent in both federal and state court; handle, commensurate with experience, simple and complex litigation effectively through the trial and subsequent appeal in appellate courts of the state and federal court systems. Computer proficiency; superior oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on oral and written advocacy; superior research, interpersonal, and collaboration skills; and the ability to work as a successful member of a team of attorneys representing the City in all its functions are also required.

Water Attorney

Hayes Poznanovic Korver LLC, a downtown Denver firm, is seeking a full-time associate attorney with 2 to 6+ years of experience in Colorado water law and/or special district law to join our team.  This position involves a focus primarily on water rights law and litigation, as well as special district work and limited real estate transactions. The right candidate will have strong writing and research skills, the ability to manage cases and work directly with clients, an interest in litigation, and will be a motivated team player that wants to work in a collegial office environment.  The annual salary is competitive: $90,000 to $130,000, depending on experience.  We offer generous benefits, including health insurance (including family coverage), IRA contributions (subject to eligibility requirements), and paid vacation and sick leave.  Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Colorado.  Please email cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample to [email protected].

Assistant Attorney General – Parks & Wildlife – Natural Resources & Environment – Colorado Departmen

Assistant Attorney General – Parks & Wildlife – Natural Resources & Environment – Colorado Department of Law
The Parks Wildlife and Trust Lands Unit is seeking an experienced attorney to join the general counsel and water law teams representing Colorado’s Division of Parks and Wildlife and the Parks and Wildlife Commission. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is charged with protecting and managing some of Colorado’s most valuable resources: wildlife and wildlife habitat, a superb state parks system, outdoor recreation opportunities for the state’s residents and visitors, and an extensive portfolio of water rights. Representation of CPW offers the opportunity to practice in unique areas of law and engage with a wide variety of interesting and complex legal issues. CPW’s mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado’s natural resources. Our goal is to add someone to our team who is eager to learn, excited about representing CPW, enthusiastic about professional growth, and committed to CPW’s mission. Some of our strongest candidates will also have the following skills and attributes, although these are not required to apply: two to three years’ experience practicing in Colorado water courts; two to three years’ experience in civil or criminal litigation; general contracting and transactional experience, and experience with real property law; and an interest in dealing with challenging and complex issues.
Salary: $83,292.00 - $120,000.00 Annually
Deadline: 10/2/23
Link to full job posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/4196589/assistant-attorney-general-parks-wildlife-water-counsel-general-counsel-lit

Deputy District Attorney III, IV, V

Why become a prosecutor in Weld County?

• We offer advancement. Our goal is to train every attorney so they are qualified to prosecute a first-degree murder case.

• We offer a proactive review process with constructive feedback.• We offer continual training for all attorneys.

• We offer our attorneys opportunities to utilize their skills both in and outside of the courtroom to make a positive impact in our community.

Come Join a Winning Team!

Perform professional advanced level legal work which may include responsibility for criminal prosecution of felony offenses in District Court.

Render legal advice to law enforcement agencies.

Attend arraignments, pre-trial conferences, sentencing conferences in assigned areas.

Prepare and present jury trials and trials to the Court.

Assist citizens on the phone or walk-in clients.

Perform related work as required.

To view complete job announcement and to apply, use the following link:https://www.weldgov.com/Government/County-Information/Join-Our-Team

Associate Attorney - Water Law

Associate Attorney – Water Law

Carlson, Hammond & Paddock, LLC, a small AV-rated downtown Denver law firm specializing in water rights, water quality, and natural resources law, seeks a full-time associate attorney with 0 to 5 years’ experience.  Judicial clerkship and litigation experience preferred.  Candidate must be licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado and be a graduate of an accredited ABA Law School.  Responsibilities include legal research, preparing legal reports and documents, independently managing cases and matters, representing clients in court and before governmental agencies, and meeting with clients on various matters.  The firm provides health and retirement benefits and paid holidays.  The starting salary range is $70,000 to $90,000 annually depending upon experience and qualifications.  Please send resume, writing sample, and salary requirements to [email protected]

Associate Attorney

Higgins Hopkins McLain & Roswell, LLC.

Our firm has a full-time associate attorney position available. You will have the opportunity to learn from senior litigatin associates on legal issues and will provide legal counsel to existing clients.

• Resolve cases efficiently by communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals
• Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff
• Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts to be used proceedings and contract negotiations
• Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients
• Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently
• Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice

QUALIFICIATIONS:

• Successful completion of accredited law school with Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree
• Licensed to practice law in Colorado
• Prior experience working in a law firm for 1-5 years required
• Experience in Civil Litigation, preferably Construction Defect or General Casualty/Insurance Defense
• Well-versed in legal research software (Westlaw)
• Able to work independently while handling multiple files
• Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills required
• Ability to use Microsoft Office is required
• Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys
• Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA)
• Ability to work with senior attorneys to best serve client needs and grow our client base

Compensation: $85,000 - $110,000 yearly DOE

Our focus is to ensure we provide the very best in Colorado construction legal representation combined with personal attention to our clients. 

Associate Attorney

FULL TIME ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Zaner Harden Law, a Denver based plaintiff's personal injury trial law firm with national reputation seeks driven associate attorney. The opportunity is to work directly under a partner’s mentorship and handle all aspects of litigation from filing suit, taking and defending depositions, and appearing in court for hearings and trials, as well as assist the firm with pre-litigation matters and new client intakes.  The cases involve complex personal injury matters (toxic tort, electrocutions, explosions) as well as catastrophic injury auto cases.

Applying attorneys must (1) have a genuine interest in being a great trial lawyer, (2) be a great writer, (3) be willing to work extremely hard to be the best, (4) exhibit uncommon grit for our clients, and, importantly, (5) actually want to represent injured people against insurance companies.

Experience in litigation required, and experience in personal injury practice strongly preferred. Candidates with excellent credentials that exhibit a strong desire to practice plaintiff's personal injury law will also be considered. Full benefits and competitive pay. Opportunity to work in a team environment with firm and partners heavily involved in Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) and American Association for Justice (AAJ).

Salary range: $100k-$325k (depending on experience), plus bonus based on performance.

Additional Benefits will include:

Paid Health, Dental and Vision for the employee 

Paid parking? 

401K with matching once eligible 

Vacation: Prorated depending on start date.  In succeeding years, you will receive 15 days of time off per year. 

Sick Time: 48 hours per year, which is accrued one hour for every 30 hours worked.  

Paid Holidays:  Pursuant to the firm’s holiday schedule. 

If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to court[email protected].  Position is available immediately.

Office Assistant for Small Firm

Tueller & Gibbs, LLP is a real estate and business law firm (litigation and transactional) with offices in Denver and Telluride. Due to the small size of our firm, we work as a close-knit team and where a lot of hats. An open mind and a sense of humor are essential. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the office. 

We are looking for a go-to person with a great attitude and the below listed skills.

Office Assistance:

• Answer phones and greet clients
• Receive, send and coordinate mail/packages
• Calendar attorney calls and meetings
• Monitor/coordinate office and software maintenance
• Monitor/coordinate office supply needs orders
• Monitor and reply to office emails
• Organize and maintain digital filing system
• Organize firm events
• Coordinate subscription registrations/payments
• Assist with firm marketing tasks

Legal/Client Assistance:

• Setup and calendar calls and meetings for attorneys
• Assist paralegals with overflow work as needed
• Handle new client intake process
• Populate and manage client files

Bookkeeping Assistance:

• Take payments from clients
• Call delinquent clients for payment
• Process expense reimbursements
• Complete basic Quickbooks entries/coding
• Pay bills and print checks

BENEFITS: Parking stipend, 401K with employer match, and health insurance with HSA contribution.

Great LoDo Office Space at 16th & Blake

Tueller & Gibbs, LLP is subleasing office space in their commercial suites on Blake Street in Denver, Colorado. Rental offerings range from 800-3200 square feet, $2000-7000/mo rent, respectively. Available office spaces include 7 window offices, 2 internal offices (with doors), multiple staff locations and reasonable monthly garage parking options. Options for long-term and month-to-month leases. The space comes furnished or unfurnished, utilities included. Amenities include building security entrance, natural lighting, and common area access and use (kitchen, copier/printer).  We are flexible in how much or how little space you may need, so just ask.  Also, this is a great opportunity to collaborate with our firm, exchange referrals and generally work together, if desired.  For inquiries, please contact Andy Gibbs at [email protected].

Family Law Attorney $110K - $160K including bonus

The growing team at Graham.Law is looking for a full-time family law attorney with a Colorado bar license. Join one of the state’s premier family law firms, named one of the Best Law Firms in America by U.S. News & World Report, and work with attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers and Colorado Super Lawyers.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, intelligent, ethical, and provides clients with top-notch representation. We want a team player who problem-solves for our clients with professionalism, rather than fighting for the sake of it. When our best efforts cannot resolve disputes, our clients need strong litigation skills and a confident courtroom presence.We prefer experienced family law attorneys who can hit the ground running, but will consider newer attorneys with a demonstrated excitement for family law, such as law school clinical experience.

We are a small collaborative firm. You will receive complete support from the best paralegals and staff in town, and from brainstorming sessions with your fellow attorneys. We will help you succeed at our firm! We make the best of every day, and we try to find humor in each other. And though you will (hopefully) enjoy our company, we ensure a positive work-life balance with plenty of free time to spend with families, pets, hobbies, or simply in the Colorado mountains.We have beautiful downtown offices with mountain views just 2 blocks from the courthouse, but are tech-savvy with all apps and client data in the cloud, so are comfortable working in the office or at home, and offer a hybrid office/home option.

Salary and bonus combined are $110K-160K, based upon experience. Attorneys with at least 3 years of FL experience will be on the higher end. Excellent benefits include:401(k) with match,Generous paid time off, with 13 paid holidays & accrued or unlimited PTO options,Health, life & disability insurance, Bar dues & CLEs,Pro bono credit,Hybrid home/office work. Apply to [email protected]. 

Litigation Attorney

Civil defense litigation firm seeking a well-rounded professional with 0-8 years of experience to join our team. We offer a solid benefits package and a hybrid remote/in-person work environment.

An ideal candidate has excellent analytical, legal research, writing, and advocacy skills, the ability to participate in depositions, hearings and trials and soemone who has strong leadership qualities. We are looking for a self-starter who plays well with others and is eager to develop in a team-oriented, mentored environment. We are devoted to efficiently and professionally providing superior legal product to our clients and a candidate must have that same devotion.

If interested in this position, please submit your resume, list of references, legal writing sample, and salary requirements. 

Paralegal

McDermott Law, LLC, a boutique Plaintiffs’ firm, is seeking a full-time paralegal to join our team. The firm is dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals who have experienced a denial of insurance benefits, including long-term and short-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), long-term care, Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA), and other insurance policies.   

McDermott Law Paralegals must be highly organized and detail-oriented, with good communication skills and persuasive writing abilities. A successful candidate can work independently, multitask, and meet deadlines with a positive attitude, empathy for our clients, and a strong work ethic. Palalegals must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and time-keeping. This position requires excellent grammar and strong communication and people skills. We prefer a candidate that is familiar with insurance claims as well as the Colorado state and federal court rules and filing systems. 

Criminal Defense Trial Attorney

CKeller Law LLC is currently seeking a diligent and motivated Criminal Defense Trial Attorney. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an innovative legal team, with a firm that values passion, commitment, and excellence. We offer our clients a carefully tailored, personalized touch and zealous trial advocacy. CKeller Law values an excellent work-life balance for all employees. Work from home to start; in-person court appearances required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
• Defend clients at all stages of criminal proceedings, including court appearances and motion filing.
• Communicate regularly with clients, keeping them informed of case progress, potential outcomes, and strategic decisions.
• Conduct and manage discovery processes to collect, analyze, and present necessary information and evidence for the case.
• Negotiate settlements or plea agreements.
• Continually develop legal knowledge and skills, staying updated with changes in law and legal trends.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the Colorado State Bar.
• 2-5 years of experience in litigation (criminal litigation preferred).
• Licensed or willing to become licensed to practice outside of the state of Colorado.
• Able to regularly commute to Denver Metro Area
• Independent, proactive, and self-directed.

Entry-level attorneys with demonstrable interest and some experience in criminal law will be considered.

Comprehensive medical insurance included. $70,000 - $110,000 salary DOE.

To be considered for this position, please email your application, including a cover letter, resume, references, salary requirements, and a writing sample (if an entry-level applicant) to [email protected].

CKeller Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Managing Attorney, Federal Pro Se Clinic

POSITION: Managing Attorney, Federal Pro Se Clinic
REPORTS TO: Reports directly to the Director of Pro Bono Programming, Colorado & Denver Bar Associations
SALARY: $95,000-$100,000 (commensurate with experience and education)
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full- time
JOB LOCATION: Alfred A. Arraj U.S. Courthouse, 901 19th St, Denver, CO 80294

How to apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

About the Organization:

The Colorado U.S. District Court Federal Pro Se Clinic (FPSC) and Colorado Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic (BPSC) are dedicated to providing assistance to pro se litigants in federal court. These clinics are funded through a grant to the Colorado Bar Association (CBA). Through a unique partnership between the CBA and the federal courts, the FPSC promotes equal justice by giving all individuals, regardless of income, access to resources and information that will help them navigate the legal system in federal court. At CBA, we believe everyone should have access to justice, regardless of their means.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Managing Attorney to take the helm. The ideal candidate will be passionate about public service with a strong desire to promote access to justice. The Managing Attorney is responsible for overseeing all activities of the clinic, including developing, implementing, and monitoring the program’s delivery of legal services. Additionally, and because many of the FPSC’s legal services are delivered through volunteer attorneys, the Managing Attorney must be capable of developing strong relationships with attorneys in the community, and skilled at coordinating volunteer efforts. The ideal candidate will also have some supervisory and/or leadership experience, as they will manage a small staff and implement systems and processes that make the delivery of legal services more efficient. Additionally, the Managing Attorney is often called upon to provide direct services to pro se litigants, therefore, the ideal candidate will be a capable litigator who is highly organized and has meaningful experience in federal court. This position presents an exciting opportunity to serve the public while fostering strong relationships across the Colorado legal community, including with judges, court staff, and the FPSC Advisory Committee. It is also an opportunity to cast a creative vision for the future and expand the FPSC’s reach, by for example, exploring new ways of leveraging technology, generating ideas for growth, and finding new ways to engage a growing network of volunteers.

If you’re interested in joining an already established and successful program that has room to grow and will allow you to make a lasting impact, apply today!

Summary Job Qualifications:

The position requires a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice of law in the state of Colorado and U.S. District Court – District of Colorado, and no pending or actual censure, suspension, or disbarment in any jurisdiction. It is strongly preferred that the Managing Attorney have five years minimum experience in the practice of law, with some or all of that experience litigating in federal court.

Duties And Responsibilities:

1. Manage and supervise all daily activities of the FPSC and BPSC.
2. Develop, implement, and maintain an efficient system of case assistance for pro se litigants, including overseeing the maintenance of a website with basic federal court legal information designed for pro se litigants and other members of the public.
3. Perform or verify intakes, provide legal advice, oversee and assist with placement of cases, assure client satisfaction, and answer client questions.
4. Recruit and retain volunteer lawyers to represent clients. Provide consultation with volunteer lawyers on legal issues relating to assigned cases as requested or required to assure satisfactory representation and quality control.
5. Supervise and train staff to perform all assigned responsibilities.
6. Develop and coordinate the operation of statistical data tracking and quality control mechanisms.
7. Assist with the preparation and submission of the annual budget to CBA’s Director of Pro Bono Programming; monitor and ensure adherence to budget.
8. Act as liaison with and foster good working relations with participating lawyers, FPSC Advisory Committee, courts and court staff to assure program effectiveness, and to customize program operations as appropriate or required to meet their needs.
9. Coordinate pro bono activities with lawyers.
10. Create and maintain a network of FPSC/BPSC volunteers, working with local law schools, Colorado Legal Services, and others as needed to coordinate that network and its responsibilities.
11. Keep abreast of legal issues encountered at the FPSC and train/mentor volunteers, as needed.
12. Provide information about the FPSC’s activities to the U.S. District Court, the CBA Executive Council, and FPSC’s Advisory Board, and prepare semi-annual reports about the FPSC’s activities for the same.
13. Partner with the CBA and the federal court to promote the FPSC/BPSC and keep its programs top of mind for lawyers, the court, and clients.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.
15. To ensure stability and consistency within the program, a two-year commitment to the position is required.

Qualifications:

1. Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice law in state of Colorado and U.S. District Court – District of Colorado, and no pending or actual censure, suspension, or disbarment in any jurisdiction.
2. Prefer five years’ minimum practice of law in public or private sector, with experience in Federal Court litigating cases involving employment and/or civil rights.
3. Previous employment or volunteer experience performing legal services for low- and moderate-income people.
4. Excellent written, oral, and listening communications skills.
5. Excellent organizational and planning skills.
6. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
7. Experience in and demonstrated ability to interact with a wide variety of persons and constituencies with diverse economic, educational, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.
8. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office, and database platforms.

Benefits:
• Medical Insurance: 100% employee covered with family/children option;
• Dental Insurance: Self-pay at group rates;
• Vision: Self-pay at group rates;
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): caps out of pocket expense at $2000;
• Group Life Insurance: employee coverage up to $50,000;
• Group Long-Term Disability Insurance: employee coverage up to $5,000;
• Paid Time Off: 15 days/year to start, 20 days/year after three years and 25 days/year after 10 years. In addition, we also offer 12 paid holidays per year;
• 401(k): Annual contribution by the employer after one year of employment equal to 10% of your salary; you may also individually contribute; and
• Transportation/IT allowance.

Working Environment: Office environment, often shared with other staff, but the Managing Attorney has a dedicated office. Physical Activities: Majority of the time is office activity (sitting). Requires the ability to lift at least 20 lbs. Excellent work-life balance with flexibility around in-office hours, so long as legal services to the public are not compromised.
Opportunities to introduce and work with new cutting-edge technology. Opportunities to work with the Federal Court judiciary and highly respected members of the legal community.

Colorado Bar Association is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to any protected class, including age, sex, race, color, veteran status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or national origin. It is our policy to promote a non-discriminatory environment, free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon protected classes. The work environment characteristics here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Director, Office of Administrative Services for Independent Agencies (ASIA)

As the inaugural Director of the Office for Administrative Services for Independent Agencies (ASIA), your leadership will pave the way for how this department will shape the future. From ideation to execution, your guidance will be instrumental in fostering excellence within an array of complex sectors. Specifically, this includes budget, accounting, payroll, and human resources support services to 5 smaller independent agencies. See job posting below for details on the position. https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/86970-1/director-office-of-administrative-services-for-independent-agencies 

FREE Office Space

The Denver Law Center operates within the YourOffice business center in downtown Denver. For the next few months, free law office rentals will be provided to qualifying new law firms. Our terms are month-to-month during your start up period, migrating over time as your business matures into 6 month or 12 month terms. Qualifying attorneys will receive a private office on the top floor of Dominion Towers complete with furniture, telephone and internet service plus a live receptionist.  Located on 17th Street at Welton.  Top floor office space!

See more at www.yourofficedenver.com/denver-law-office/

Associate Attorney

Goldman, Nicholson & Mack, PC, a law firm in Durango, Colorado, is seeking to hire a full-time Colorado associate attorney with 1 to 5 years experience.  The firm practices civil litigation, criminal defense, real estate, and business law, www.gnm-law.com.  Candidate must have a strong work ethic and excellent research and writing skills.  Please send your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and references to [email protected].

Salary range: $85,000 to $105,000 (depending on experience and qualifications), plus discretionary bonuses and benefits (paid time off, health insurance premium contribution, SIMPLE IRA). 

Legal Assistant and Intake Coordinator

We are a small, plaintiff’s-side, civil rights law firm in Denver, Colorado. We specialize in police misconduct, jail and prison abuse, criminal defense, and employment discrimination.The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, motivated, resourceful, detail-oriented, supportive, excellent at multitasking, and wilbe motivated to learn, grow, collaborate, and increase their responsibilities as they learn. The role will require legal-assistant responsibilities. However, increasing legal work and responsibilities are available for those that demonstrate mastery and capability. Candidate will be expected to:

• Handle client intake, including phone calls, emails, and other communications. He or she will be the primary front-facing contact of the firm for new and prospective clients.
• Manage and be responsible for the entire intake process, including organizing, tracking, and guiding all pending intakes and preparing them for attorney review.
• Obtain, review, and organize case/client info, including case files, records, photos, video and other data.
• Handle intake and case record-requests, including FOIA, CORA, CCJRA, medical records, and Medicaid requests/responses among others.
• Communicate with clients regarding case updates/needs and have good customer service skills.
• Professionally communicate with attorneys, clerks, judge’s chambers, and others regarding case needs.
• Conduct ad-hoc projects, as needed, to support attorneys.
• Be resourceful and self-sufficient at finding answers and solving problems.
• Be proficient with computers and technology, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc., as well as Google mail and other useful software and technology.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys in plaintiff’s-side state and/or federal civil litigation. However, we will consider someone with less or different experience who has transferable skills and abilities, including great communication skills, professional office experience, an eagerness to learn quickly, and a passion for what we do. We are looking for someone to be a dedicated and reliable member of our team and to fulfill a very important responsibility within the firm.

Associate Attorney in Family Law

At Alexander & Associates, LLC – A Family Law Firm, we are dedicated to providing unwavering support and high-quality legal services to individuals and families facing difficult family law issues. We understand that these issues can be emotionally charged and life-altering, and our primary focus is on helping our clients find the best possible legal solutions while treating them with empathy, respect, and compassion.

As an Entry-Level Associate Attorney at Alexander & Associates, your responsibilities will include:Client Advocacy; Client-Centered Approach; Consultation and Client Identification; Legal Documentation; Court Appearances; Financial Evaluation; and Participating in Mediations.

Our firm values your dedication and hard work, and we want to reward you for your commitment to helping our clients with their family law matters. Here's a breakdown of our compensation package:

Base Salary: The base salary for the Associate Attorney position will be in the range of $75,000 to $85,000 annually., plus performance based bonuses.

After a probationary period, the firm offers health insurance; a direct primary care membership; 401(k) Retirement Plan, with employer matching up to 3% after a years worth of employment.

Additional Perks include unlimited PTO, paid professional development, team building events; and mentorship. 

If you are looking for a rewarding career in family law where you can make a real impact, we encourage you to apply and be part of our team committed to providing exceptional legal services with compassion and integrity.

To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter, and any relevant references to Brooke Alexander at [email protected]. We look forward to considering you for this vital role in our firm.

Renewable Energy Real Estate and Development Attorney

Scout Clean Energy is a leading US renewable energy developer, owner and operator headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. Scout is developing a MW portfolio of over 24,000 MW of wind, solar and energy storage projects across 22 US states. Scout is an owner-operator with expertise in all aspects of renewable power project development, permitting, power marketing, finance, construction and asset management. Scout is a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewables’ Global Transition Fund.

Elder Law solo practice established in 2000 for

Elder Law solo practice established in 2000 for sale to the right person. Requirements are that the practice remain on the West side – Lakewood, Arvada, Denver West due to the location of the clientele; willing to take on litigation of probate and protective proceedings; knowledgeable about Medicaid, Social Security, Guardianship, Trusts, and Wills. This is a turn-key operation with all support staff, office furniture, library, electronics, phone number, good will, etc. Perfect for addition to an existing practice or for a lawyer wanting to go out on his/her own.
Interested persons only, please no “window shopping.” For more information, contact Lori Barbara at 303-912-4860 or [email protected].

Western Slope Attorney

Dufford Waldeck is seeking an attorney to work in our Grand Junction or Montrose, Colorado, offices. If you have experience in estate planning, litigation, natural resources, real estate and/or municipal law, we'd like to talk with you. If you’re a new grad who recently took the bar, we'd like to talk with you too. We offer a great work environment, true work-life balance, plus you'll be eligible for a performance-based bonus program after your first year.

We have challenging work in a wide variety of legal areas and an excellent mentoring program too. If you enjoy hiking, skiing, cycling, hunting, fishing, camping, or farm-to-table dining, you’ll find an amazing home base here in western Colorado.

Please send a copy of your resume, law school transcript, and a cover letter summarizing your background and why you’d like to join us on the Western Slope.

Check us out at www.dwmk.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000 - $115,000 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) and match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health savings account
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Professional liability insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Montrose, CO 81401 or Grand Junction, CO 81506: Reliably commute to or relocate to the area before starting work (Required)
• Work Location: In person

Tribal Prosecutor

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe is looking for a self-motivated, personable, disciplined, and compassionate attorney to join the in-house Legal Department on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation in sunny, mountainous, southwest Colorado. Under the supervision of the Legal Department Director, attorney will serve as a member of the Tribe’s Legal Department, with principal responsibility for the effective, efficient, and fair prosecution of violations of the Tribal Code to include criminal, gaming, and wildlife cases. In addition, the attorney will represent the Tribe in other matters that require the Legal Department’s attention, including code review and drafting, civil litigation, contract review, employment matters, and the consideration of social services cases. A strong command of Tribal jurisdiction, an understanding of tribal sovereignty, and an ability to provide accurate legal advice in a fast-paced environment is essential. Must have 2 years of criminal law experience with actual trial experience. Salary starts at 95,745.85/annually.
For more information about the position and to apply, please visit: https://careers.southernute.com/pfund. This position is open until filled.

Transactional Attorney

Hackstaff Snow Atkinson Griess is a small DTC law firm with a broad range of commercial practice. We are looking to add a transactional attorney with 0-4 years of experience to our team. The ideal candidate is an attorney who is self-motivated with an attention to detail and will be prepared to do the work to learn how to aid a general business practice for entrepreneurs, small and medium businesses, and their owners. An attorney with superior written and spoken communication skills matched with critical thinking and experience with drafting and research will excel in this role. Candidates are required to be licensed to practice in Colorado.

The position involves assisting our partners on a variety of business and transactional matters for individuals and closely held business clients in all areas of business from leases, employment issues, and various contracts to mergers and acquisitions. The attorney will need to be able to work on normal business matters, as well as all aspects of a business owner’s needs including estate planning, trusts, and probate issues. In addition, the candidate will need to be able to transition effectively within a wide range of industries and legal fields, from collaborating with litigation counsel on strategies and issues to assisting on renewable energy matters.

Responsibilities for this position include drafting and editing contracts, agreements, memoranda, engagement with clients and opposing parties, developing and implementing legal strategies for clients, legal researching, and due diligence investigation and analysis.

Salary Range for this position is $80,000- $120,000 with PTO, benefits, and a quarterly bonus plan based on hours.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, references, and a sample of writing to [email protected]

Senior Administrative Attorney Job Posting

If you are a dedicated legal professional with a passion for leading a dynamic team and leading operations in a successful and growing estate planning law firm with a pathway to partnership equity, we encourage you to apply. The Senior Administrative Attorney will not be required to originate new clients to the firm, but will be welcome to do so consistent with ELP’s client standards.

About us:

We are a boutique estate planning and wealth strategy law firm focused on exceptional service to ultra-high net worth clients across the country and internationally. Our emphasis is on balancing quantitative financial and tax outcomes with a client’s quality of life and greater sense of meaning for the material wealth they have accumulated. Client engagements often span many years because of our focus on client happiness and our desire to support the success of strategies we design and implement. Client strategies are complex and multifaceted, generally including multiple U.S. and offshore irrevocable trusts and other entities.

What You’ll be Doing:

• Using your business knowledge, expertise, and strategic vision in collaboration with the Founding Partners to help set strategic goals and oversee ongoing law firm operations.
• Handling complex legal matters and leading service delivery with key clients while you grow the business to the point where you transition primarily into a leadership role.
• Developing an operational strategy, tools, and systems for tracking work-in-progress within the team and optimizing the efficiency of service delivery operations on an ongoing basis.
• Building, leading, and managing a team while fostering a strong culture of professionalism and integrity.
• Developing and executing long-term business plans and budgets that align with the firm’s mission and values.
• Designing and implementing substantive thought leadership programs for both internal and market-facing purposes.
• Other duties as assigned

Sole practitioner seeking association with firm for assistance with clients and business development

Business formation, document drafting, litigation, creditors rights law firm with significant business base and unique marketing plan that creates a regular flow of business clients and referrals. Need assistance for litigation cases to maximize revenue stream, and cross sell other business services. Billing numbers, and verification of client base available with NDA. Sole practitioner with mentoring abilities and collegial work philosophy. 

Greater Colorado Fellowship

The OADC has struggled with a chronic shortage of qualified attorneys (and other legal service providers) in rural Colorado.  We are attempting to fix this problem through the Greater Colorado Fellowship program.  This Fellowship will provide a lawyer, recent or soon-to-be law school graduate, with an opportunity to develop a successful law office in an area that the OADC considers to be an underserved area of legal representation.  We are focusing on the areas surrounding 6 areas – Grand Junction/Montrose, Durango/Cortez, Glenwood Springs/Eagle, Salida/Canon City, Fort Morgan/Sterling, and La Junta/Lamar – but are open to other possibilities if a candidate has ties to a different Greater Colorado community. 

This Fellowship Program is the ultimate public-private partnership as it provides a full-time state employee position (FTE) with salary and benefits while the fellow develops their emerging business in a rural community.

Your role is to be an integral part of the community, not as a commuter, but as a community member who resides in this rural area, is dedicated to serving and building community, and provides excellent legal representation.

• You are someone who passionately wants to create your own small business rather than be a government employee; you live for entrepreneurship and supporting a community that needs your vision and expertise.
• You are passionate about team-oriented, holistic public defense and zealous in your commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and empathy.
• You are a team member who is collaborative, possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, and is innately creative and self-motivated. 

Experienced Family Law Associate

* Are you an experienced family law attorney seeking an exciting new opportunity? Look no further! We are a highly regarded law firm based in Denver, Colorado, and we are currently seeking a talented and motivated family law attorney to join our exceptional team.

Why Choose Us?

*  Award-Winning Firm: Join a law firm that has been recognized for its outstanding achievements and exceptional client service. We are proud recipients of numerous prestigious awards, highlighting our dedication to excellence in the legal field.

*  Generous Salary and Bonus Incentives: We believe in recognizing and rewarding our team's hard work. As an experienced family law attorney with our firm, you can enjoy a generous salary package along with exciting bonus incentives to further fuel your professional growth.

* Paid Time Off: We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our firm offers paid time off, allowing you to recharge, spend time with loved ones, and pursue personal interests outside of work.

* Comprehensive Health Insurance: Your well-being matters to us. We provide comprehensive health insurance coverage, ensuring that you and your family have access to quality healthcare services when you need them.

* 401(k) Plan: Plan for your future with confidence. We offer a 401(k) plan that allows you to save and invest in your retirement, providing financial security for your golden years.

What We're Looking For:

* Experience in Family Law: Your knowledge and expertise will be invaluable in helping our clients navigate the complexities of divorce, child custody, adoption, and other related matters.

* Litigation and/or Personal Injury Experience: Litigation skills are also highly valued at our firm.  

If you are ready to take your career to new heights and join an award-winning law firm in Denver, Colorado, send your resume, cover letter, and references.  We can't wait to hear from you!

Managing Attorney for Metro Volunteer Lawyers

POSITION: Managing Attorney for Metro Volunteer Lawyers
REPORTS TO: Director of Pro Bono Programming
SALARY: $83,000-$88,000 (commensurate with experience and education)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time
JOB LOCATION: Hybrid In-Office-remote: Office location: 1905 Sherman St., #400, Denver, CO 80203 (must be able to reliably commute to this location for in-office days, travel primarily within the Denver-metro area, and have reliable bandwidth for remote work)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise a staff team of six

How to apply: Please email your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]

Summary of Job Duties: Metro Volunteer Lawyers (“MVL”) is the pro bono program of the Denver Bar Association in collaboration with the Adams/Broomfield, Douglas/Elbert, Arapahoe, and First Judicial District Bar associations with a mission to bridge the gap in access to justice. The Managing Attorney is responsible for managing the daily operations of MVL and overseeing MVL Programming.
Summary Job Qualifications: Ability to work well with and manage a team; Ability to present to small groups; Must be detail oriented and possess clear written and verbal communication skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Managing Attorney is responsible for the following:
o Managing and supervising staff and daily activities of MVL;
o Developing, implementing, and maintaining an efficient system of case assignment and follow up, and overseeing placement of cases;
o Supervising and training staff and interns/externs to perform all assigned responsibilities;
o Developing and coordinating operation of statistical data tracking and quality control mechanisms;
o Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets for all programs and assuring adherence to budget;
o Creating and facilitating opportunities for education, training, and recruitment through the creation of CLE programming and website upkeep;
o Acting as liaison with and fostering good working relations with other participating bar associations, courts and court staff in counties where programs operate to assure program effectiveness, and to customize program operations as appropriate or required to meet their needs;
o Coordinating pro bono activities with law firms' pro bono coordinators;
o Acting as liaison with local law schools and special interest groups such as the Sam Cary Bar Association, the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, the Colorado Indian Bar Association, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association, the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, the Colorado Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Bar Association, local Inns of Court, and other groups to coordinate the delivery of quality legal services to the indigent;
o Assisting with the application and submission of grant applications;
o Assisting with the reporting as necessary on any grants awarded;
o Assisting in facilitating fundraising efforts including the existing evergreen campaign, an annual auction, Denver Bar Association Young Lawyers Division events, and similar events;
o Recruiting and retaining volunteer lawyers to represent clients and provide consultations as appropriate;
o Overseeing the MVL Advisory Board.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice law in state of Colorado.
2. Prefer five years’ minimum practice of law in public or private sector.
3. Preferred experience in fundraising/ grant writing.
4. Previous employment or volunteer experience performing legal services for low- and moderate-income people.
5. Excellent written, oral, and listening communications skills.
6. Excellent organizational and planning skills.
7. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
8. Experience in and demonstrated ability to interact with a wide variety of persons and constituencies with diverse economic, educational, racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.
9. Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office, and database platforms.
Benefits:
• Medical Insurance: 100% employee covered with family/children option;
• Dental Insurance: Self-pay at group rates;
• Vision: Self-pay at group rates;
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): caps out of pocket expense at $2000;
• Group Life Insurance: employee coverage up to $50,000;
• Group Long-Term Disability Insurance: employee coverage up to $5,000;
• Paid Time Off: 15 days/year to start, 20 days/year after three years and 25 days/year after 10 years. In addition, we also offer 12 paid holidays per year;
• 401(k): Annual contribution by the employer after one year of employment equal to 10% of your salary; you may also individually contribute; and
• Transportation/IT allowance.

Working Environment: Hybrid. Office environment, often shared with other staff, but the Managing Attorney has a dedicated office. Physical Activities: Majority of the time is office activity (sitting). Requires the ability to lift at least 20 lbs. Excellent work-life balance with flexibility around in-office hours, so long as legal services to the public are not compromised.

The Colorado and Denver Bar Associations provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to any protected class, including age, sex, race, color, veteran status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or national origin. It is our policy to promote a non-discriminatory environment, free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon protected classes. The work environment characteristics here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Metro Volunteer Lawyers Family Law Court Program Attorney

POSITION: Metro Volunteer Lawyers Family Law Court Program Attorney
REPORTS TO: Director and Manager of Metro Volunteer Lawyers
SALARY: $55,000- $61,500 (commensurate with experience and education)
FLSA EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full time
JOB LOCATION: 1905 Sherman St., #400, Denver, CO 80203
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Hybrid – must be willing to be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week and drive to clinics across the Denver-metro area.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

How to apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to Toni-Anne Nunez at [email protected]

Position Summary:

Metro Volunteer Lawyers (MVL)’s mission is to bridge the gap in access to justice by coordinating the provision of pro bono legal services by volunteer lawyers within the Denver Metro Area to people who could not otherwise afford legal services for their civil legal issues. MVL serves applicants in the Denver metro areas including Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Douglas, Elbert & Jefferson, and Gilpin counties.
Metro Volunteer Lawyers’ Family Law Court Program (“FLCP”) was created to address a high volume of uncomplicated, uncontested divorce or custody matters, where neither party is represented by an attorney. FLCP handles hundreds of cases each year.
The first stage of FLCP is Client Meetings, where applicants receive help completing all the legal documents to initiate their family law cases. The FLCP coordinator must inform clients about the program, explain certain family law concepts, outline the court process, and answer specific client questions. Following an initial program explanation, the FLCP Coordinator, along with the volunteers, assists clients in completing the necessary documents. Afterwards, the FLCP Coordinator files the cases with the court, effectuates service of process, sets hearings, and handles multiple procedural issues and tasks required throughout the case.
If a hearing is required, the client is represented by a volunteer attorney at a permanent orders hearing. The FLCP Coordinator must coordinate and manage clients and volunteers on these days and be ready to step in and take a case if necessary.
The FLCP Coordinator position requires superb organizational skills, as they manage clients, coordinate with attorneys, communicate with court staff, and manage interns. They also work closely with other Metro Volunteer Lawyers staff, transferring cases to other programs when necessary. Equally important, the FLCP Coordinator must have a strong commitment to public service and understand the complex challenges facing those in poverty. As this person is often the face of Metro Volunteer Lawyers, they must consistently portray the upmost professionalism on a daily basis.

Job Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Colorado.
• Passion for public service and commitment to helping those in need.
• Excellent written, oral, and listening communications skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office, and database platforms.
• Valid and unexpired Driver’s License required.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs and manages the Family Law Court Program.
• Schedules, organizes, and conducts monthly FLCP client meetings in Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, Jefferson, and Douglas counties.
• Schedules, organizes, and oversees monthly FLCP permanent orders hearings in the above counties, representing clients if necessary.
• Trains and manages volunteers and interns assisting with FLCP, both in-person and remotely.
• Coordinates scheduling of volunteers for client meetings and hearings.
• Interacts with and assists in the recruitment and retention of volunteers.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with courts and court staff.
• Handles FLCP client communications.
• Organizes and maintains electronic client database and physical files for clients.
• Coordinates transfer of cases to other programs when necessary.
• Uses Microsoft Word and Outlook, Legal Server (client database), and E-File.
Benefits:

Medical benefits are effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Medical Insurance: 100% employee covered with family/children option.
• Dental Insurance: Self-pay at group rates.
• Vision: Self-pay at group rates.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): caps out of pocket expense at $2000.
• Group Life Insurance: employee coverage up to $50,000.
• Group Long-Term Disability Insurance: employee coverage up to $5,000.
• Paid Time Off: 15 days/year to start, 20 days/year after three years and 25 days/year after 10 years.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k): Annual contribution by the employer after one year of employment: 10% of salary; and
• Transportation/IT allowance - $1000/year
• Access to free CLE’s and complimentary CBA DBA Bar registration

Physical Requirements:

• The majority of time is spent on office activities (sitting). Requires the ability to lift at least 20 lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.

CBA-CLE provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to any protected class, including age, sex, race, color, veteran status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or national origin. It is our policy to promote a non-discriminatory environment, free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon protected classes. The work environment characteristics here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Attorney

FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY - EDUCATION: JD, Colorado Bar License - EXPERIENCE: At least five (5) years. SALARY EXPECTATIONS: Six (6) months probation, building client base, shall be paid upon billable hour. After probationary period, salary based on percentage of collections. Open to creative thinking. JOB DUTIES/SKILLS: Applicant must be self-motivated and organized. A qualified attorney shall be responsible for handling all aspects of domestic relations/family law cases from beginning to end, including but not limited to attending court proceedings, participating in mediation, and preparing discovery. The attorney must be able to work with the office team, delegate tasks, manage time wisely, maintain thorough timekeeping records, work with experts, possess excellent interpersonal skills, manage deadlines, manage client collection, and provide the highest level of client service possible; all the while maintaining at least one pro bono matter. Attorney must be solution focused as opposed to adversarial focused. Excellent academic credentials, writing skills and computer proficiency required. Additional areas of practice welcome.BENEFITS: Health Insurance,Retirement,Discretionary Bonuses,Supreme Court License Fee/Dues,Colorado/Local Bar Association Dues,Professional Liability Insurance,Worker's Compensation Insurance, Legal Associations/Professional Subscriptions (upon approval),Continuing Legal Education,Literature/ Library/Legal Research Tools,Out of town travel reimbursement,Gym/Fitness Reimbursement (upon approval), Staff Birthday Lunch,Colorado Family and Medical Leave Ins. Program (begins 1/1/2024), Holiday Office Closure between Christmas and New Year,Excellent Family Oriented Work Environment,Paralegal/Support Staff.LAW GOALS: We strive to achieve the best result for our clients while providing excellent service. You must be a team player, solution focused, and self-motivated. We pride ourselves on maintaining client relationships for generations.

Transactional Associate Attorney

Steamboat Lawyers Group is a boutique transactional law firm in Northwest Colorado that assists clients in Corporate/Business, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate, Natural Resource, and civil matters, but open to bringing in other areas of focus to our firm.

Our ideal candidate must be licensed to practice law in Colorado and have 3-5 yrs experience in entity formation, business transactions, estate planning and probate, contract drafting and review, with their own book of business a plus! We are seeking someone with excellent research and writing skills, strong analytical abilities, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. While our office is located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, we will accommodate remote work and/or flexible scheduling for a successful candidate. Send resume and writing sample to [email protected]

Associate Attorney

LunaLaw LLC is a small family-owened firm on the beautiful Western Slope of Colorado.  We seek an assocate attorney who has graduated law school and has either passed the bar exam or is scheduled to take the exam in July of 2023.  Associates are expected to practice law independently or under the mentorship of a Partner level attorney.  Job duties include working directly with clients, maintaining a professional demeanor, meeting case deadlines, competently litigating in court, billing time accurately, conducting oneself ethically, communicating clearly with co-workers and clients, and keeping one's own license in good standing.  

Salary range: $85,000 to $120,000 + bonuses + employee portion of medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a retirement contribution match and 15 days of paid time off every year.  Compensation commensurate to experience, performance, client reviews, client book, case load, professional reputation, and/or revenue generation.  

The ideal canditate is willing to take on Domestic Relations litigation, and is also interested in Criminal Defense and Civil Protection Order litigation.    

Prefered qualifications:

• Litigation or trial team experiance
• Experiance with or an interest in divorce, custody disputes, adoptions, and/or grandparent rights
• Experiance with or an interest in criminal defense work
• The ability to direct staff and delegate tasks

Workers Comp. Attorney

ATTORNEYS NEEDED  - COLORADO, UTAH, ARIZONA, NEBRASKA

Pollart Miller LLC is an established law firm with offices in Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. Our practice areas include Administrative and Licensing Law, Appellate Law, Civil Litigation,  General Insurance Law, Labor and Employment Law, Subrogation and Recovery, and Workers’ Compensation.

We are currently searching for tenacious, perceptive Attorneys to assist with managing a diverse portfolio of worker’s compensation cases for our Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska and Utah client base.  To be successful as an Attorney in our practice the ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills, calendar, deadline and time management skills and good billing habits.  The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate case management skills, strong analytical skills, and the ability to multi-task in the fast pace of worker’s compensation defense.  Multi state licensing is a plus and we are willing to mentor and train our new team members.

Pollart Miller offers a generous benefits package which, includes the following:

Hybrid / telecommuting remote work policy within the states of Utah, Colorado, and Arizona.

Aetna Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short term and long term disability, Life Insurance, LifeLock, Aflac, and HomeThrive

401(k) at one year of service with a competitive employer match

Interested candidates, please send your resume and cover letter indicating salary requirements and state for which you are able to practice in, and send to: Attn: Tanya Martinez, COO [email protected]

Pollart Miller LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Negotiable and Depends on Experience, Range $90,000 – $120,000 annually

Career Consultant

Job no: 495777
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Denver, CO
Categories: Legal Professionals, Business Operations / Services, Admin / Executive / Office Support, Career Development
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law, a Top 75 U.S. law school and a national leader in experiential learning, seeks to hire one or more innovative, knowledgeable, and dedicated professionals on a full-time basis to serve as Career Consultant(s) within its Career Development Office (CDO). Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Career Development and working closely with other members of the CDO team, Career Consultants will engage in one-on-one counseling, group programming, and other activities designed to expand professional opportunities for students and graduates. Located in one of the nation’s most beautiful urban centers, the Sturm College of Law features a distinguished and internationally recognized faculty, an outstanding and diverse student body, a motivated and highly professional staff, and an alumni base that has achieved distinction in law, business, government, public interest, and other professional domains. The city of Denver, the state of Colorado, and the Rocky Mountain region feature a dynamic and diverse legal market and are home to numerous innovative and successful law firms, accounting firms, corporations, federal and state governmental entities, and non-profit employers.
Position Description
Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Career Development and working closely with other members of the CDO team, Career Consultants will spur efforts to expand professional opportunities for students and graduates of the Sturm College of Law through one-on-one counseling and group programming addressing the evolving legal market, curricular pathways, effective job search strategies, networking, interviewing, cover letter/resume writing, and other matters bearing on professional development. In collaboration with the Director of External Relations and the Director of the Externship Program, Career Consultants will work to strengthen and expand relationships with employers. They will additionally assist in compiling employment statistics for purposes of analysis and submission to outside bodies.
Essential Functions

1. • Provide effective professional advising and counseling to students and alumni of the Sturm College of Law across its JD, Master’s, LLM, and certificate programs.
2. • Plan, promote, and execute career-related programming for students and graduates.
3. • Work with the Director of External Relations and the Director of the Legal Externship Program to expand and strengthen relationships with current and prospective employers, including law firms, corporations, accounting firms, consulting firms, governmental employers, and non-profit organizations.
4. • Assist in the compilation and reporting of employment-related data.
5. • Undertake other functions as needed to advance the CDO’s short- and long-term goals.
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1. • JD or equivalent from an accredited law school
2. • A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a legal-professional setting
3. • Detailed knowledge of the evolving market for legal services
4. • Excellent written and oral communication skills
5. • Strong grammatical, editing, and proofreading abilities
6. • Facility with data
7. • A strong compliance orientation
8. • A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
9. • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on a variety of projects and with a variety of constituents in a high-performing setting
10. • Proficiency with relevant technologies, including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

1. • Experience with advising and counseling.

1. 1. Resume
2. 2. Cover Letter
3. 3. Three (3) References