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Lyons Gaddis PC
Water Law Associate
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What they do
A Law Clerk assists judges with research and other legal and administrative work, particularly for cases to be decided in court. Organizes legal files, researches laws and prior decisions, reviews briefs submitted by attorneys. May draft and file legal documents or assist litigation attorneys. Works in a short term position typically held by law students or recent law school graduates
$82,403 / year median in Colorado
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Water 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 0-8 years of legal experience. Depending on experience and qualifications, the salary range is $95,000 to $132,000, exclusive of production bonus and benefits. Lyons Gaddis is a dynamic, growing Colorado law firm offering health insurance, life insurance, 401K match, and more.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary Range:
Compensation is merit-based, as required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Our good faith salary range for this position is $105-147K dependent on experience, with an incentive bonus based on productivity which ranges from $5k to $40k or more annually. Our general billing target for associates is 1620 hours per year, which guarantees one or more incentive bonuses. 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 If you want to join our team, please submit a cover letter and a resume to careers@lyonsgaddis.