Mid-Level Employment Law Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

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.