Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense & Civil Practice (Secondary)

Job Description

Job DescriptionPosition 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.