Labor & Employment Associate – Denver, CO (Hybrid)
Are you a motivated and experienced Labor & Employment attorney looking for a rewarding opportunity with a rapidly growing firm? We are seeking a skilled Associate to join our team in Denver, CO. This is a hybrid role offering a diverse mix of litigation, counseling, and policy work, with significant potential for professional growth and high earning potential.
Compensation:Base salary range from $165K–$190K
Bonus:Uncapped, with realistic potential to reach 1.5x–2x base
Location:Denver, CO
Schedule: Hybrid 3/2 schedule, 1,800 hours billable minimum
Why This Firm?
- Fastest-Growing Law Firm: Be part of a dynamic and expanding organization.
- True Hybrid Role: Gain experience in employment litigation, counseling, policy work, and traditional labor matters.
- High Earning Potential: Enjoy a realistic bonus structure that can lead to 1.5x–2x base salary ($80k - $200k in earning potential on bonuses).
- No Book of Business Required: Focus on your legal skills without the pressure of client development.
- Career Advancement: Explore opportunities for non-equity partnership and of counsel tracks.
- Supportive Environment: Work with a partner eager to mentor and collaborate with an associate.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and litigate employment law cases.
- Provide counseling and advice to employers on a variety of labor and employment matters.
- Draft pleadings, discovery, and motions.
- Handle traditional labor law matters (NLRA, collective bargaining).
- Assist with wage and hour class/collective actions.
- Take and defend depositions.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience in management-side labor and employment law.
- Experience in both employment litigation and counseling.
- JD from an accredited law school.
- Currently admitted to the Colorado bar (highest priority) or possess a UBE score of 276+ (fastest path to CO bar).
- Self-directed and able to work independently.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Comfortable interacting with high-energy, sales-forward personalities.
Ideal Candidate:
- Possesses a strong law firm background in labor and employment.
- Is not seeking an immediate rainmaker or partnership role.
Non-Starters
- Experience exclusively on the plaintiff-side.
- Requires significant hand-holding or supervision.
- One-dimensional practice (transactional vs. litigation)
To Apply:
If you are a qualified and motivated Labor & Employment attorney, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.