Associate Attorney Employment Law

Profile

Location: Colorado (Hybrid/Remote Eligible)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $135,000 – $150,000 + Quarterly Bonus

About the Opportunity

We are a fast-growing, collaborative law firm with a dynamic Employment Law Practice Group. Due to increased demand for employment counsel, corporate advisory work, and workplace policy development, we are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our team.

This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys client advising, compliance work, and hands-on legal exposure across a wide range of employment matters in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

What You’ll Do

Advise & Counsel

• Provide guidance on employment law compliance, HR best practices, and risk mitigation
• Review and advise on pre-litigation matters and severance agreements

Drafting & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate:
  • Employment agreements
  • Severance packages
  • Workplace policies and procedures

Compliance & Policy Leadership

• Lead and support employee handbook development, updates, and implementation
• Assist clients with ongoing compliance strategies

Corporate & Transactional Support

• Support M&A due diligence with employment-related reviews and risk analysis

Litigation Support

• Assist with:
  • Legal research and memoranda
  • Pleadings, discovery, and motion practice
• Participate in mediations, hearings, and client meetings

Investigations & Audits

• Conduct and support workplace investigations
• Perform employment audits and compliance reviews

Collaboration

• Partner with attorneys across practice areas on complex matters

What We’re Looking For

• 0–5 years of experience in employment law (litigation experience a plus, not required)
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in Colorado (required)
• Strong skills in:
  • Legal research & writing
  • Analytical thinking
  • Client communication
• Highly organized with the ability to manage deadlines independently
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• Base Salary: $135,000 – $150,000 (DOE)
• Quarterly Bonus Potential: 3%–16% of total realized revenue
• No billable hour requirement — performance-based incentives

Benefits

• Medical (75% employer-paid), Dental (50%), Vision (50%)
• 100% employer-paid:
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term & Long-term Disability

Financial & Career Support

• Attorney Student Loan Support Program
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% employer match
• State Bar dues & CLEs fully covered

Work-Life Balance

• Discretionary PTO
• 9 paid holidays
• Hybrid/Remote flexibility

Company info

J & R Ross Agency, LLC