Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense & Civil Practice (Secondary)
Peakstone Law Group
Colorado Springs, CO
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Attorney, Case Management, Communication Skills, Criminal Law, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Negotiation Skills, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Probate, Profit & Loss, Revenue Growth, Sales Pipeline
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago
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
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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.