Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney - Impactful Trials

Orionplacement; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Denver is seeking an experienced Colorado criminal defense attorney to represent clients from intake through resolution. This in-person role requires a Colorado Bar license and a track record in criminal defense, with opportunities for trial and appellate advocacy.

You will build strategic defenses, negotiate, plead, and litigate while maintaining strong client relationships and collaborating with a dedicated attorney team. Hybrid policy may be introduced in the future.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of Colorado criminal defense experience.
• Demonstrated experience practicing exclusively in criminal defense.
• Strong courtroom, negotiation, legal research, writing, and client-advocacy skills.
• Excellent judgment, communication, organization, and case-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in Colorado criminal defense matters from initial case evaluation through resolution.
• Develop and execute strategic defense plans tailored to each client's circumstances.
• Handle negotiations, hearings, motions, trials, and other criminal proceedings.
• Analyze evidence, conduct legal research, and prepare persuasive pleadings and arguments.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide clear, compassionate legal guidance throughout their cases.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal professionals on complex matters.
• Evaluate potential immigration consequences of criminal matters when applicable.
• Maintain strong case management, documentation, and court-preparation practices.
• Build strong client relationships and, for experienced attorneys, participate in new-client consultations and business development opportunities.

Skills

Courtroom skills

Negotiation

Legal research

Legal writing

Client advocacy

Communication

Organization

Job description

Orionplacement in Denver is seeking an experienced Colorado criminal defense attorney to represent clients from intake through resolution. This in-person role requires a Colorado Bar license and a track record in criminal defense, with opportunities for trial and appellate advocacy.

You will build strategic defenses, negotiate, plead, and litigate while maintaining strong client relationships and collaborating with a dedicated attorney team. Hybrid policy may be introduced in the future.