Careers

You want more than just a job. We strive to create a dynamic environment full of growth and opportunity. You’ll find meaningful and rewarding work, deep collaboration, supportive colleagues, and both personal and professional satisfaction.

If you’re a problem solver looking for an opportunity to make a difference, we invite you to learn more about our firm.

For all positions, benefits include competitive salary, firm-paid medical benefits, vision, 401K match up to 12.5%, and vacation, sick, and holiday pay are included in the salary.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@lyonsgaddis.com

Current Attorney Openings

REAL ESTATE AND BUSINESS TRANSACTION ATTORNEY

Lyons Gaddis has an opportunity for a Colorado attorney to join its busy and expanding real estate and business transaction group.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in real estate, corporate, and/or general transactional work representing landowners, developers, individuals, and/or businesses. Candidates must also be motivated to provide exceptional client service, have sound professional judgement, and value personal and professional growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Salary Range:

Compensation is merit-based, as required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Our good faith salary range for this position is $115-190 K dependent on experience. The position includes the opportunity to earn an incentive bonus based on productivity, which could range from $0 to $25K or more.

Benefits:

Competitive salary, firm-paid medical benefits, vision, 401K match up to 12.5%, vacation, sick, and holiday pay are included.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@lyonsgaddis.com

WATER GROUP:

Lyons Gaddis immediately seeks an attorney with a proven interest in Colorado water law to join its water team as an associate.

The individual who fills this position must have at least four years of experience in Colorado water-related matters, including water court proceedings and water rights transactions.

Salary Range:

Compensation is merit-based, as required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Our good faith salary range for this position is $110,000 – $150,000, depending on experience and qualifications. The position includes the opportunity to earn an incentive bonus based on productivity, which could range from $0 to $25,000 or more.

If you want to join our team, please submit a cover letter and a resume to careers@lyonsgaddis.com.

Current Staff Openings

Paralegal: Probate and Estate Administration

Lyons Gaddis is looking for a paralegal to work in the probate, estate administration, and estate planning group. This position plays a key role in the success of our firm. A significant aspect of this position involves handling probate court filings, hearings, preparation and submission of wills and other probate documentation, and associate estate administration tasks such as the distribution and transfer of estate assets, communicating with clients, and assisting with all aspects of estate administration.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

Minimum 2+ years prior legal assistant, paralegal, or comparable experience; probate experience is preferred.
Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance.
Dependability: follow instructions; complete tasks on time; work independently.
Demonstrate knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and legal processes.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong computer proficiency in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), Adobe, e-Filing, and database software.
Ability and desire to handle and complete assignments.
Organized self-starter.
Able to prioritize and handle busy workloads and deadlines.
Able to remain flexible and demonstrate a desire to learn and grow.
Proactively apply problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate initiative, accountability and an interest in taking on new challenges

Duties/Responsibilities:

Client contact, on telephone and in person
Preparation of court forms
Filing documents as appropriate with various state and county authorities
Finalize documents for execution
Docketing and monitoring deadlines
Document creation with lawyer support, proofreading and revising documents
General support as needed for the estate planning/probate team
Regularly anticipates the needs of assigned attorneys to promote timekeeper efficiencies (i.e., drafts correspondence, follows up with clients for information).
Finalize documents for execution and proofread all documents independently and effectively to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Document creation with lawyer support, proofreading and revising documents.
General support as needed for the transactional team.
Maintain and organize files in an orderly manner.
Effectively manage and monitor calendaring of deadlines and key dates.

Benefits:

Lyons Gaddis offers a professional work environment, competitive wages, and an excellent benefits package.

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Generous 401k Plan
Paid Time Off
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Professional references required after the initial interview. Background check required.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $75,000 annual salary is based upon experience. This is a non-exempt hourly position.

Please email resume to careers@lyonsgaddis.com

Paralegal – Real Estate and Business Transactions

Position Summary: Lyons Gaddis is seeking a real estate transactional Paralegal to join our team in our Longmont, CO office. The ideal candidate will assist lawyers with project management, client communication, document drafting, research and overall legal support. It requires a confident and professional individual with good organizational skills and writing ability, preferably with prior experience in the real estate industry. Lyons Gaddis offers an excellent benefits package and an opportunity to work in a challenging and collaborative environment. This position will begin on-site and may evolve into a two-day remote and three days in the office role.

Compensation: Our good faith salary range for this position is $75,000 – 90,000, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage administrative aspects pertaining to acquisitions, sales and exchanges, and financing or refinancing of residential and commercial real estate.
Review and organize due diligence documents.
Obtain, review and analyze title commitments, surveys, and related documents including resolving any underlying issues.
Prepare title and survey objection letters.
Draft organizational-specific documents including, but not limited to, resolutions and incumbency certificates.
Coordinate closings, including finalizing closing documents, coordinating execution with transaction parties, and preparing closing binders.
Research public records, as needed, to assist in data gathering.
Draft organizational documentation (including, but not limited to, operating agreements, limited partnership agreements, and bylaws) after entity creation.
Create and maintain minute books.
Calculate and monitor critical deadlines within transaction documents.
Handle file organization and maintenance.
Communicate effectively, professionally, and in a timely manner with attorneys, clients and related parties.

Qualifications/Skills

Five years of experience in commercial real estate as a Paralegal.
Paralegal Certificate or its equivalent.
Undergraduate degree preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

We provide attorneys and staff with generous compensation plus a comprehensive array of benefits. Our current program consists of the following:

COMPENSATION

Competitive annual base salary
Generous objective incentive bonus for attorneys
Industry-leading 401K match up to 12.5% of compensation
“Take time as needed” paid time off policy
8 paid holidays annually
Monthly stipend for CLE, technology, and business development for attorneys

HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS

Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans designed to fit individual needs, including coverage for dependents and spouse/domestic partners
Health savings account for eligible plan participants
Employee Assistance Program
Paid leave for both females and males upon the birth or adoption of a new child
Pre-tax reimbursement accounts for health care and dependent care
Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent daycare expenses
Disability and life insurance
Business casual attire year-round

Once you move beyond the simple comparison of annual salary to annual salary from one firm to another, we are confident you will see the benefits of a long-term career and that the total compensation package here exceeds that offered by our market competitors.

ATTORNEY PERSONAL AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Associate/Shareholder mentor program
Firm-paid continuing legal education
Involvement in firm retreats
Opportunity to work with a variety of practice groups
Early exposure to clients and opportunity for direct involvement in transactions, negotiations, and litigation