Description:
Are you ready to trade big-city stress for the ability to hike, run, ski, fish, or jump on your mountain bike from the office and lead a balanced lifestyle without sacrificing opportunities to advance your career and earn a competitive income?If so, Principle Law has a minimum annual billable target of only 1,200 hours and located in the vibrant mountain community of Salida, Colorado may have the perfect offer for you.
Principle Law is a boutique business law firm that is rapidly expanding and on the lookout for a talented and ambitious individual to join our team. Principle Law is committed to providing our clients with big firm results with small firm attention. We handle a wide range of transactional and litigation matters for businesses, from startups to well-established privately-held companies.
We are seeking an attorney with at least five years of experience in commercial litigation to join our team and join Principle Law's litigation. The successful candidate will have applicable experience, be self-motivated and ambitious, and prepared to help Principle Law advance its litigation offerings and scale.
This position offers a unique blend of professional opportunity, small town charm, and opportunities to enjoy recreation and natural beauty, providing an ideal setting for both personal and professional growth.
The role of Commercial Litigation Attorney provides the opportunity to work on a wide variety of cases for our business clients, including breach of contract disputes, corporate and partnership disputes, employer-side employment disputes, real estate disputes such as lessor-side forcible entry and detainer cases and quiet title cases, lender enforcement, and handling administrative actions for our clients. The Commercial Litigation Attorney will work in direct collaboration with the Managing Attorney to provide strategic support to clients and be responsible for managing all of the firm's dispute and litigation matters.
Principle Law attorneys work hard but lead a balanced lifestyle and have opportunities to get out and relax or adventure in nature. Additionally, this position is an accelerated partnership-track opportunity, with the right candidate having opportunities to earn equity in the firm on an accelerated schedule.
Position Highlights:
- Licensure: Must be a licensed attorney with a juris doctor from an accredited law school. Out of state applicants are welcome, but licensure in Colorado will be required of any out-of-state applicants.
- Experience Required: 5+ years in commercial disputes. Candidates should possess a strong foundation in commercial litigation with trial experience as a lead attorney preferred. The Commercial Litigation Attorney is responsible for all Principle Law disputes and litigation and should be confident in handling a case in all stages of litigation.
- Book of Business: Great if you have it, but not required. Principle Law is growing and has a strong referral network and a proven marketing strategy. We do, however, offer additional compensation for attorneys generating new business for the firm, and you will have the opportunity to earn additional income and become deeply involved in the community working with Principle Law.
- Location: Salida, Colorado. Known for its stunning landscapes, access to outdoor activities such as skiing, fishing, hiking, and mountain biking, its historic downtown, and engaging community events, Salida is a place that offers a remarkable quality of life. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or someone who appreciates small-town charm with a creative twist, you'll find Salida to be the perfect place to live and work.
- Transition Flexibility: Understanding the challenges of relocation, we offer the flexibility to start this position remotely. This allows you the time you need to transition to Salida without missing a beat in contributing to our firm's goals.
- Work Life Balance: Principle Law offers unlimited paid time off, reasonable billable expectations (1,200 per year), a flex schedule policy to accommodate employees' lives, and hybrid remote and in-office work following an introductory period. Principle Law's offices are located a few minutes' walk away from world class hiking and mountain biking trails, as well as gold medal fly fishing on the Arkansas River. Principle Law employees often enjoy half days to ski fresh powder at Monarch Mountain, 20 minutes west of Salida. We work hard for our clients but greatly value our employees' wellbeing and encourage employees to get out and enjoy all Salida has to offer.
If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that values your contributions and offers the chance to grow both professionally and personally, we would love to hear from you. Join us and become an integral part of our journey, right here in the heart of Salida's thriving mountain community.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, plus commissions on your billable revenues beginning when monthly billables exceed monthly portion of annual hourly target of 1,200 hours per year, and plus client origination commissions and firm billable revenues.
Bonuses: Principle Law awards discretionary annual bonuses.
Moving Stipend: Coming from out of the area? No problem, Principle Law will help cover your moving costs and provide housing assistance.
Benefits:
- Annual ski pass to Monarch Mountain
- 3% Matching 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental, vision and life insurance
- REACH Air Medical Services Enrollment
- Flexible schedule and ability for some remote work
- Unlimited paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- 8:00AM to 5:00PM generally, but flexible.
License/Certification:
- License to practice law (Required)
- Eligible to practice law in the State of Colorado within one year of hiring.
- To Salida, Colorado. Relocation assistance will be provided.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Principle Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
