Associate Defense Attorney Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Are you looking to advance your legal career? Are you looking for a firm that values top-notch legal work, professional growth, and a collaborative team environment? If so, we want to hear from you! 

At Burnham Law, we work hard, support each other, and win together. 

Burnham Law is an elite Colorado- and Arizona-based law firm with a team of top-rated, experienced legal professionals. The firm represents clients across a variety of practice areas, including Domestic Relations, Civil Litigation, Probate and Estate Planning, and Criminal Defense. 
We are a work-hard, play-hard firm that takes pride in delivering excellent results while fostering a positive, energetic, and collaborative workplace. Our team values excellence, accountability, professionalism, and teamwork. We believe in supporting one another, celebrating wins, and creating an environment where all teammates can grow, succeed, and enjoy working with one another. 

This Associate Attorney position may be based in any of the following Colorado offices. We are open to placing the right candidate in the office that best aligns with their location and the firm's needs. 

• 12737 E. Euclid Dr.
  Centennial, CO 
  80111
  
• 1710 Chapel Hills Dr.
  Suite A 
  Colorado Springs, CO 
  80920
  
• 3538 JFK Parkway
  Suite 1 
  Fort Collins, CO 80525
  

As an Associate Attorney, you'll step into the action on demanding domestic relations matters-where clear judgment, quick pivots, and confident courtroom presence change outcomes. Criminal law experience is a significant plus.
You will drive cases forward from initial evaluation through resolution while working closely with an experienced paralegal to manage filings, deadlines, client communication, discovery, and case preparation. Together, you will safeguard client trust while keeping every deadline, filing, and detail locked down. 
Core responsibilities:
- Represent clients in domestic relations proceedings
- Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and other legal documents
- Conduct legal research and develop case strategies
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and other parties
- Attend hearings, conferences, mediations, depositions, and other court-related proceedings
- Manage case deadlines, filings, and documentation
- Assist with discovery, trial preparation, negotiations, and settlement discussions
- Maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical conduct
- Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to provide excellent client representation
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; minimum 2 years of experience practicing law
- Active Colorado law license in good standing
- Extensive domestic relations experience; criminal law experience a huge plus
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Professional, organized, detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines
- Comfortable appearing in court and interacting with clients
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Preferred experience with Westlaw, Filevine, and Microsoft Office

Burnham Law offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our team both professionally and personally. 

• Medical, dental, vision insurance, including one fully employer-paid medical plan option, and access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) when enrolled in an HSA-compatible medical plan
• Ancillary benefits, including life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance 
• Paid and unpaid time off
• Paid holidays
• Firm-paid parental leave benefit, in accordance with firm policy and in addition to any applicable state or legally required leave benefits 
• Multiple bonus opportunities 
• Firm-paid CLE credits 
• Firm-paid Colorado Bar Association dues
• Firm-paid state registration dues
• Firm-provided quarterly luncheons
• Monthly lunch-and-learn sessions to support professional growth and mental wellness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Firm-branded apparel and team gear - yes, the good kind of firm swag!
• Flexible work arrangements 
• Work-life balance 
• Firm-provided snacks and beverages

This position may be performed remotely (within the state of Colorado), in a hybrid arrangement, or on-site, depending on the needs of the firm, clients, and assigned cases. The role offers flexibility; however, during the first 90 days of employment, the Associate Attorney is expected to be in the office as much as possible for onboarding, training, and team integration. The typical workday is Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM.
If you're ready to bring elite focus to every case, build your career with a collaborative team, and help clients through some of life's most important legal matters, we encourage you to apply!

Burnham Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.