Careers

You want more than just a job. We strive to create a dynamic environment full of growth and opportunity. You’ll find meaningful and rewarding work, deep collaboration, supportive colleagues, and both personal and professional satisfaction.

If you’re a problem solver looking for an opportunity to make a difference, we invite you to learn more about our firm.

For all positions, benefits include competitive salary, firm-paid medical benefits, vision, 401K match up to 12.5%, and vacation, sick, and holiday pay are included in the salary.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@lyonsgaddis.com

Lyons Gaddis Water Law Associate

Lyons Gaddis has an opportunity for an attorney with a proven interest in Colorado water law to join its water team as an associate. An applicant must have experience in Colorado water-related matters, including water court proceedings and water rights transactions, and an ideal applicant would have 4-8 years of legal experience. Depending on experience and qualifications, the salary range is $105,700 to $146,000, exclusive of production bonus and benefits. Lyons Gaddis is a dynamic, growing Colorado law firm offering health insurance, life insurance, 401K match, and more. If you want to join our team, please submit a cover letter and a resume to careers@lyonsgaddis.com.

Litigation Attorney

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 four years of combined experience in civil litigation, arbitration, domestic relations, appellate practice, and/or as a judicial law clerk. Candidates must have experience managing cases from intake through trial, 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.
Manage 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.

Salary Range:

Our good faith salary range for this position is $135,000-160,000 dependent on experience, with an incentive bonus based on productivity which could range from $0 to $40,000 or more. Our general billing target for associates is 1620 hours per year, which guarantees one or more incentive bonus.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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