Attorney Jobs in Colorado

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Treeline Dental

Front Office / Patient Advocate

Join our expanding dental practice, where cutting-edge technology meets exceptional patient care! We specialize in a variety of services, including general dentistry, pedodontics, periodontics,...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Insurance Defense Attorney

As an Insurance Defense Attorney at Liberty Mutual, you'll join a diverse team that values a healthy work/life balance and enjoy benefits that include eligible performance bonuses, 20 days of flexible...

Law Expert

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 9 days ago

Outlier helps the world's most innovative companies improve their AI models by providing human feedback. Are you an experienced Law expert who would like to lend your expertise to train AI models?...

Environmental Senior Lawyer

  • Denver, CO
  • 8 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 8 hours ago

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking an experienced environmental lawyer with at least 8 years of practice experience to join our Environmental & Mass Tort team....

Assistant City Attorney, Division Director - Municipal Operations

  • Denver, CO
  • 9 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 9 hours ago

Performs other administrative and legal duties as directed by the City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney....

Contract Family Law Attorney

  • Littleton, CO
  • 23 hours ago
  • Littleton, CO
  • 23 hours ago

Position Overview Adams & Martin Group has partnered with a client to find an experienced Contract Family Law Attorney to join their legal team in Littleton, Colorado....

Associate Attorney

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 23 hours ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 23 hours ago

A second chair attorney is expected to work closely with a more senior attorney on personal injury litigation....

Membership Sales Advocate - Located in Colorado Springs, CO

  • Woodland Park, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodland Park, CO
  • 1 day ago

Located in Colorado Springs, CO Job Description: Territory Sales Manager Colorado Springs, CO Location: Hybrid (90% field-based within the market; 10% remote) Candidate must live within 50 to 75...

Associate Attorney

  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago

What You'll Do as the Associate Attorney: - Handle various aspects of civil litigation cases - Provide legal advice to clients - Conduct legal research and analysis - Participate in negotiations and...

Real Estate Lawyer

  • Greeley, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Greeley, CO
  • 1 day ago

TRANSACTIONAL REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY I'm currently searching for Real Estate Associate Attorneys with transactional experience....

Trusts & Estates Attorney

  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago

Trusts & Estates Attorney | Tier 1 Law Firm | Competitive Pay & Work-Life Balance Are you an experienced Trusts & Estates Attorney looking for a career move that values your expertise while...

Family Law Associate Attorney

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 2 days ago

Family Law Attorney Qualifications Licensed to practice law in CO 2+ years of experience in family law preferred Strong litigation and negotiation skills Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases...

Family Law Associate Attorney

  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 2 days ago

Family Law Attorney Qualifications Licensed to practice law in CO 2+ years of experience in family law preferred Strong litigation and negotiation skills Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases...

Provider Relations Advocate - MST or PST Preferred - Remote

  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Grand Junction, CO
  • 2 days ago

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start...

Remote Work

Senior Associate Attorney in Parker,CO,US

  • Parker, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Parker, CO
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Associate Attorney to join our dynamic legal team....

Demographic Data for Colorado

Moving to Colorado? Find some basic demographic data about Colorado below.


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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Colorado

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Colorado offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.7%
Master's Degree
7.2%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Colorado
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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