Associate Attorney needed for Colorado Springs office

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney in Colorado Springs, CO. The Associate Attorney will primarily assist in probate and estate matters, including filings, litigation, negotiation, legal research, and drafting. They will be responsible for drafting probate documents, case preparation, negotiation, and client communication.

Duties:

• Draft probate documents, motions, briefs, and agreements
• Assist in case preparation for hearings and trials
• Negotiate contested probate matters
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other attorneys
• Attend court proceedings, hearings, and trials as needed
• Manage and organize case files
• Advise and prepare clients in probate and estate administration tasks
• Perform legal administrative tasks and basic accounting
• Exhibit strong writing and editing skills for legal documentation
• Conduct excellent research for case preparation

Requirements:

• Doctorate (required)
• License to Practice in Colorado (required)

Experience:

1 year of relevant experience

Education:

• Doctorate (required)
• Certifications:
• License to Practice in Colorado (required)

Skills:

• Legal drafting
• Case preparation
• Negotiation
• Client communication
• Case file management
• Legal research
• Writing and editing
• Basic accounting

Legal