Litigation Associate Attorney

Sigler & Nelson LLC; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Employer-paid parking

Job summary

Sigler & Nelson LLC in Lakewood, CO seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to support partners, handle a caseload, and develop independent matters. The role offers mentorship and training across Guardianships, Trusts, Estates, and Litigation.

Qualified candidates have 0–5 years of experience, excellent communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; Clio and Colorado court filings are a plus.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of attorney experience; new law school graduates welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Clio and E-Filing experience a plus.
• Prior private firm experience preferred; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Produce case drafts and perform legal research.
• Meet and communicate with clients regularly.
• Prepare for and represent clients in court hearings.

Skills

Drafting

Legal research

Client communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Clio

Colorado Courts E-Filing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lakewood, Colorado law firm practicing in the areas of Elder Law, Trusts and Estates, Guardianships and Conservatorships, Litigation and Estate Planning has an immediate opening for a Litigation Associate Attorney.Small law firm with a collaborative office atmosphere and ability to maintain a work-life balance schedule.

Our firm’s practice is composed of contested and uncontested Litigation with some transactional work in Estate Planning. Our primary areas of focus are Guardianships, Conservatorships, Estate and Trust Administration and Litigation. Associate attorney will support both law partners with their caseloads as well as develop and/or maintain a caseload of their own. Associate attorney will receive one-on-one mentorship and training to develop their skills in these areas of law. Responsibilities of the position include producing drafts, conducting legal research, meeting and communicating with clients, and preparing for and representing clients in Court hearings.

Our office has a high level of involvement with the Elder Law and Trust & Estate Sections within the CBA, as well as the Denver metro communities . We promote and participate in Senior Law Days and the Senior Law Handbook every year, which help bring information to the public about Elder Law and Trust & Estate topics. Similar-minded applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualified candidates will have 0-5 years of experience as an attorney, superior organizational skills, the ability to work both independently and with a team, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. New law school graduates are welcome to apply.Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite is required. Prior experience with Judicial Department Forms, Clio and Colorado Courts E-Filing are a plus.Prior experience working in a private law firm, either through an externship or other employment, is required.

Base Salary Range: of $72,000-90,000 per year, based upon experience, plus benefits and bonuses.

Total Salary Expectation with Bonuses: $72,000-120,000 per year.*

*Associates are eligible for quarterly, profit-sharing bonuses based upon hours billed on client matters when minimum billable time expectation is exceeded.Minimum billable time expectation is two times the associate’s gross salary (less than 1,000 billable hours per year), which allows associates to optimize their work-life balance.This compensation range is a good faith estimate for this position, based upon employee qualifications and other considerations permitted by law.The range may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Rule 4.1.2.

Benefits package also includes paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental and vision insurance; 401(k) with up to 4% employer match; paid holidays; and employer-paid covered parking.