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

Current Attorney Openings

Associate Attorney

The law firm of Lyons Gaddis has an opening for an experienced attorney to join the firm’s local government practice group, which primarily represents school and special districts. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of six years’ experience in public sector or related work with a desire to practice local government work as general school district counsel. Candidates will have a passion for providing exceptional client service, developing strong client and community connections, and either live in the extended Denver metro area or be willing to relocate.

Lyons Gaddis has served the needs of Colorado clients for over 50 years. We have a team-oriented culture with an unrelenting commitment to be the best at what we do. The position will include direct client interaction, with some potential evening meeting attendance. If you are interested in joining our team and your background aligns with our needs for this position, please reply with a letter of introduction, as well as a resume to careers@lyonsgaddis.com. We look forward to hearing from you. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, generous 401(k) match of 12.5%, paid time off, and incentive bonus. In addition, we offer other employee-paid insurance options.

The salary range for this position is a good faith estimate of a salary range of $125,000 to $145,000 or an of counsel arrangement which is intended to exceed that range based on sufficient relevant experience.

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
Generous objective incentive bonus for attorneys
Industry-leading 401K match up to 12.5% of compensation
8 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