Associate Attorney - Landlord-Tenant & Collections Litigation

Pay: $75,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build a real legal career with hands-on litigation experience, frequent court appearances, and direct client/case involvement
• Join a busy, well-established Colorado law office with a strong niche in landlord-tenant law, collections, and community association litigation
• Enjoy a practical, down-to-earth office culture with casual attire, free on-site parking, and regular business hours
• Receive training from experienced attorneys and staff while taking on meaningful responsibility early
• Grow with a firm that may offer profit-sharing opportunities based on billable time
• Partnership opportunity may be available for the right long-term fit

Location: This is a full-time, on-site role in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. This position is not remote or hybrid, and candidates must be able to commute reliably to the office.

Note: Candidates must be currently licensed to practice law in Colorado at the time of hire. Litigation, collections, landlord-tenant, eviction, or community association experience is preferred, but the key requirement is a Colorado license, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced legal environment.

About Us

We are a small, established, and busy Colorado law office focused on landlord-tenant law, community association litigation, and collections. Our team values professionalism, responsiveness, practical problem-solving, and attorneys who want a true career path rather than just another job. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent landlords, property managers, and community associations in eviction, collection, and litigation matters
• Make regular court appearances and communicate with opposing parties, defendants, clients, and internal team members
• Prepare pleadings, motions, correspondence, notices, and other legal documents
• Handle a fast-paced caseload while staying organized, proactive, and responsive
• Work closely with partners, attorneys, and staff to learn firm processes and case strategy
• Take initiative in moving matters forward efficiently and professionally
• Support litigation, collections, and landlord-tenant matters from intake through resolution
• Contribute to a team-oriented office where reliability, follow-through, and attention to detail matter

Qualifications

• Active Colorado law license required
• Litigation experience preferred
• Collections, eviction, landlord-tenant, or community association experience is a plus
• Strong writing, communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• Comfortable with court appearances and direct contact with clients and opposing parties
• Able to work on-site full-time in Wheat Ridge, CO
• Team player who can accept training, take initiative, and thrive in a busy legal environment

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will get practical courtroom and litigation experience early
• You will work in a focused legal niche with consistent demand across Colorado
• You will be part of a smaller team where your work has visible impact
• You will have a career path with potential long-term growth and partnership opportunity
• You will work in an informal, professional office environment with casual attire, free parking, and a collaborative team
• You will have regular office hours and the ability to build a legal career while still having a life outside the office

JPC-1075

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: CO bar license,

• Nice to haves: Preferred litigation, collections, eviction, landlord-tenant, community association, HOA, creditor rights, or courtroom

• Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

• Salary Bands:

  • 0 to 2 years relevant experience: $75k to $85k base

  • 2 to 4 years relevant experience: $85k to $95k base

  • 4+ years directly relevant litigation, collections, eviction, or landlord-tenant experience: $95k to $105k+ base potential

  • Additional upside: profit sharing based on billable time may be available

Submission Email: Name / Karen - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Small Colorado law firm in Wheat Ridge focused on landlord-tenant law, evictions, collections, and community association litigation. Needs an on-site Associate Attorney with an active Colorado law license. Litigation or collections experience preferred, but Colorado licensure and willingness to handle a fast-paced court-heavy role are the key must-haves.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Associate Attorney - Landlord-Tenant & Collections Litigation - Springman Braden Wilson & Pontius - JPC 1075 - Source

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• Client job title: Associate Attorney - Landlord-Tenant & Collections Litigation

• Location: Wheat Ridge, CO

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

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