Associate Attorney

Overview

Lyons Gaddis, PC is looking for an experienced associate attorney to join the firm. The ideal candidate will have at least one to seven years of experience in real estate transactions, real estate disputes, landlord-tenant, general business and business transactions, and litigation experience is a plus. Candidates must enjoy working collaboratively with a diverse and collegial team, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and be motivated to provide exceptional client-focused service.

• Support complex real estate transactions, real estate disputes, landlord-tenant, business transactions and contracts, and litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations.
• Draft all forms of pleadings and discovery.
• Assist with complex discovery issues and high-volume document organization.
• Conduct legal research and analyze case law to develop legal strategies.
• Represent clients in mediation, negotiations, court hearings, depositions, trials, and arbitration proceedings.

Salary Range: Compensation is merit-based, as required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Our good faith salary range for this position is $105-147K dependent on experience, with an incentive bonus based on productivity which ranges from $5k to $40k or more annually. Our general billing target for associates is 1620 hours per year, which guarantees one or more incentive bonuses.

We provide attorneys and staff with generous compensation plus a comprehensive array of benefits. Our current program consists of the following:

• COMPENSATION
• Competitive annual base salary, merit-based, as required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act
• Generous objective incentive bonus for attorneys
• Industry-leading 401K match up to 12.5% of compensation
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Monthly stipend for CLE, technology, and business development for attorneys

• HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS
• Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans designed to fit individual needs, including coverage for dependents and spouse/domestic partners
• Health savings account for eligible plan participants
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid leave for both females and males upon the birth or adoption of a new child
• Pre-tax reimbursement accounts for health care and dependent care
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent daycare expenses
• Disability and life insurance
• Business casual attire year-round

Once you move beyond the simple comparison of annual salary to annual salary from one firm to another, we are confident you will see the benefits of a long-term career and that the total compensation package here exceeds that offered by our market competitors.

• Associate/Shareholder mentor program
• Firm-paid continuing legal education
• Involvement in firm retreats
• Opportunity to work with a variety of practice groups
• Early exposure to clients and opportunity for direct involvement in transactions, negotiations, and litigation

Lyons Gaddis is a full-service law firm serving Colorado clients for over 50 years. We have offices in downtown Longmont and Louisville with over 30 attorneys specializing in real estate and business law, estate planning, local government practice, litigation, domestic relations, and Colorado water law. Lyons Gaddis is invested in the career development of our attorneys by providing meaningful opportunities for community and firm engagement, mentorship, and participation in policy development and firm planning.

All attorneys engage in monthly lunches and an annual retreat intended to support continuing education, professional development, and strong relationships between our various practice groups.