Attorney
Burnham Law Firm•Denver, CO
•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Burnham Law is an elite Colorado- and Arizona-based law firm seeking an Associate Attorney. The firm represents clients across various practice areas including Domestic Relations, Civil Litigation, Probate and Estate Planning, and Criminal Defense. Burnham Law fosters a work-hard, play-hard environment that values excellence, accountability, professionalism, and teamwork, aiming for a positive, energetic, and collaborative workplace where teammates can grow and succeed.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Minimum 2 years of experience practicing law
- Active Colorado law license in good standing
- Extensive domestic relations experience
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Professional, organized, detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
- Comfortable appearing in court and interacting with clients
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Criminal law experience is a significant plus
- Preferred experience with Westlaw, Filevine, and Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in domestic relations proceedings
- Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and other legal documents
- Conduct legal research and develop case strategies
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and other parties
- Attend hearings, conferences, mediations, depositions, and other court-related proceedings
- Manage case deadlines, filings, and documentation
- Assist with discovery, trial preparation, negotiations, and settlement discussions
- Maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical conduct
- Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to provide excellent client representation
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance, including one fully employer-paid medical plan option, and access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) when enrolled in an HSA-compatible medical plan
- Ancillary benefits, including life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance
- Paid and unpaid time off
- Paid holidays
- Firm-paid parental leave benefit, in accordance with firm policy and in addition to any applicable state or legally required leave benefits
- Multiple bonus opportunities
- Firm-paid CLE credits
- Firm-paid Colorado Bar Association dues
- Firm-paid state registration dues
- Firm-provided quarterly luncheons
- Monthly lunch-and-learn sessions to support professional growth and mental wellness
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Firm-branded apparel and team gear
- Flexible work arrangements
- Work-life balance
- Firm-provided snacks and beverages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
