Litigation Attorney
Full Time • Longmont
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Litigation Attorney (3+ years experience)
Lyons Gaddis, PC is looking for an experienced litigator to join our civil litigation practice group. Our litigation group handles everything from contract and property disputes to torts and complex commercial litigation in all Colorado jurisdictions, including state and federal courts. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of combined experience in civil litigation, arbitration, domestic relations, appellate practice, and/or as a judicial law clerk. 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.
Job Details:
- Support complex litigation cases from start to finish, including pre-litigation analysis, 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.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary Range:
Compensation is merit-based, as required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Our good faith salary range for this position is $110-160K dependent on experience, with an incentive bonus based on productivity which ranges from $10k to $40k or more annually. Our general billing target for associates is 1620 hours per year, which guarantees one or more incentive bonus.
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.
ATTORNEY PERSONAL AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
- 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
About Us:
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.
Compensation: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
About Us
We imagine a world where the legal system serves as a platform to allow our community to thrive and helps us improve the lives of our clients and colleagues.
Lyons Gaddis was founded in 1972 by a group of lawyers who were also business and community leaders, with a mission to provide excellent legal services to the growing area of Northern Colorado. Over 50 years later, the team at Lyons Gaddis continues to bring experience to bear in service to local government, businesses, families, and individuals in the greater Denver area and throughout Colorado. Our primary objective is to deliver outstanding results for each of our clients in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
Our lawyers are well known, respected counselors, litigators, and advisors in Northern Colorado and throughout the state. Our diverse experience includes a past President of the Longmont Community Foundation, a member of the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, the Vice President of the Colorado Bar Association, and a former chairperson of the Boulder County Planning Commission. Our lawyers are regularly invited to speak at seminars and educate other attorneys and industry representatives about important and constantly evolving legal issues.
Also dedicated to excellence outside of the office, our attorneys include an extreme skier, an opera singer, a college professor, and an international election observer.
Family is important to the firm and our employees, with annual events which include a summer Rockies game, participation in Race for the Cure and A Taste of Louisville, and a year-end holiday party.
Over 50 Years of Excellence
In 1972, the Longmont law firm of Grant, McCarren and Bernard formed the foundation for Lyons Gaddis, which has grown from three attorneys to 27, working in a multitude of legal areas. Today, as innovators and advisors, we focus on continuing and establishing genuine client relationships and providing results-oriented, cost-effective counsel.
Building Trust Through Client Service
Many of our clients today have been clients for over 50 years. We take pride in the confidence and trust our clients place in us, and we strive to treat every client as if they are our best client. Our attorneys understand the financial and business pressures that you face, and focus on creating strategies and solutions to resolve your case or transaction quickly and efficiently.
Giving Back to Our Community
At Lyons Gaddis, we not only serve our clients but we serve our community. Our employees volunteer for a variety of causes, including Habitat for Humanity, Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center, Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, and many more.
Our Mission
At Lyons Gaddis, our mission is to provide the highest quality legal service and counsel to our clients from an enduring, supportive, and engaging environment.
In pursuit of this mission we honor these core values:
- TRUST
We maintain trust through thoughtful communication, action with integrity, and constant dedication to each other and our clients. - RESPECT
We embrace each individual’s unique talents, honor diverse life and work styles, and unfailingly treat everyone with dignity. - COMMUNITY
We contribute positively to the lives of co-workers, clients and the community at large, creating an atmosphere of service that extends to the world around us. - EXCELLENCE
We provide superior legal services by meeting or exceeding expectations in all aspects of legal representation and through our unrelenting commitment to be the best at what we do.
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