Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Position Overview

Peakstone Law Group is seeking a high-performing Associate Attorney to support our criminal defense practice while expanding into civil litigation.

This role is designed for an attorney with meaningful criminal law experience (misdemeanor and felony required) who is looking to broaden their practice into probate, civil litigation, and future domestic relations work as the firm continues to grow.

You will take ownership of a robust criminal caseload immediately while being trained and developed in additional practice areas over time.

This is a production-focused position for an attorney who is comfortable in court, capable of managing volume, and motivated to grow into a more diversified and higher-value practice.

What Success Looks Like

You confidently manage a full criminal caseload (misdemeanor and felony)

You are comfortable handling court appearances, hearings, and negotiations independently

You begin contributing to civil and probate matters as you ramp

You adapt across practice areas while maintaining strong productivity

You contribute to both client outcomes and firm revenue growth

Key Responsibilities

Represent clients in criminal defense matters, including DUI, misdemeanor, and felony cases

Handle court appearances, hearings, negotiations, and case strategy

Draft motions, pleadings, and legal documents across matters

Assist with and develop probate and civil litigation cases (training provided)

Support future expansion into domestic relations matters as the firm grows

Maintain consistent and professional client communication

Work closely with paralegals to ensure efficient case progression

Qualifications (Required)

Licensed and in good standing in Colorado

Minimum 2+ years of criminal law experience, including misdemeanor AND felony cases (required)

Prior experience as a Public Defender or Deputy District Attorney strongly preferred

Proven ability to manage a high caseload with accountability and efficiency

Strong courtroom presence and litigation skills

Additional Attributes (Preferred)

Interest in expanding into probate, civil litigation, and domestic relations

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment

Compensation & Structure

We offer a competitive base salary plus performance-based compensation designed to reward productivity, efficiency, and contribution.

This role provides:

A consistent pipeline of criminal defense work

The opportunity to grow into higher-value civil and litigation matters

A clear path for increased responsibility and compensation for high performers

Why Peakstone Law Group

Established and growing criminal defense pipeline

Active expansion into probate, civil litigation, and domestic relations

Strong operational support from paralegals and administrative staff

A firm focused on intentional growth, efficiency, and profitability

Opportunity to be part of a growing multi-practice firm early in its expansion

Who This Role Is For

Attorneys who want substantial courtroom experience and responsibility

Attorneys comfortable handling volume and ownership of cases

Attorneys motivated to expand into additional practice areas and grow their practice

Who This Role Is NOT For

Those without meaningful criminal law experience

Those seeking a low-volume or purely academic role

Those uncomfortable with court appearances or case ownership

Apply

If you are looking for a role where you can immediately handle criminal cases while expanding into civil and litigation work as part of a growing firm, we encourage you to apply.