Intake Attorney

Burnham Law Firm•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

You are the first point of contact for every prospective client who comes to Burnham Law - usually on one of the hardest days they have had. Different facts, different people, different problems, every single day. That volume is the fastest legal education there is. You will see more situations in a year here than most attorneys see in three. Some of them you will not have the answer to. That is the job working correctly. You will have a team behind you - attorneys who have tried these cases, who pick up the phone, and who will work the problem with you. Nobody figures it out alone here. Then you go practice. A small caseload of your own, so you keep sharpening the skills that make you good at the first call in the first place.

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school and an active Colorado license in good standing
2+ years practicing
Domestic relations required
Sharp research and writing - sharper client instincts
Comfortable in a courtroom, on a cold first call, and saying "let me get you an answer"
Valid driver's license and reliable travel to courts and client meetings

Nice To Haves

criminal defense is a major plus
Westlaw, Filevine, and Microsoft Office preferred

Responsibilities

Consult with prospective domestic relations and criminal defense clients
Evaluate matters and deliver clear, strategic guidance - no hedging, no jargon
Partner with Client Development so the handoff from first call to signed client is seamless
Carry a small caseload: pleadings, discovery, research, hearings, mediations, negotiations
Own your deadlines, filings, and documentation

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision - including one fully employer-paid medical plan and HSA access
Life, short- and long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage
Paid and unpaid time off
Paid holidays
Firm-paid parental leave
Firm-paid CLE credits
Colorado Bar Association dues
State registration dues
Quarterly luncheons
Monthly lunch-and-learns
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible work arrangements
Stocked snacks and beverages
Firm-branded gear - the good kind