Traffic & Criminal Defense Attorney

Traffic & Criminal Defense Attorney

Location: Colorado (Remote with frequent travel to Colorado courts)

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $80,000–$85,000 per year, depending on experience

Build Your Career With Us

Denver Traffic Lawyer, LLC is seeking a motivated Colorado attorney to join our growing practice. This position focuses exclusively on traffic matters, including civil traffic infractions, misdemeanor traffic offenses, and related county and municipal court cases throughout Colorado.

This role offers significant courtroom experience, professional development, and the opportunity to grow with our firm over the long term. We're looking for an attorney who is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing a high-volume caseload, regularly appearing in court (both in person and virtually), negotiating with prosecutors, and maintaining excellent communication with clients, court personnel, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Represent criminal defendants in traffic matters in designated Colorado county and municipal courts throughout the state.
• Conduct court appearances, including advisements, pretrial conferences, pretrial readiness, motion hearings, bond returns, and trials.
• Negotiate resolutions with prosecutors and court personnel.
• Review discovery, client documents, and case materials.
• Advise clients regarding case strategy and potential outcomes by phone and email.
• Maintain accurate case notes, file complex pleadings, and monitor the status of client requirements and mitigation efforts.
• Work closely with our support staff to ensure efficient case management.
• Respond to client communications in a timely and professional manner.

Qualifications

Required

• Active Colorado law license in good standing.
• 0-2 years of legal experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to courts throughout Colorado.
• Strong client relations, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage deadlines, a high-volume caseload, and prioritize duties effectively.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Reliable internet, phone service, and office equipment to support administrative responsibilities and virtual court appearances.

Preferred

• Experience handling Colorado traffic law matters.
• Experience appearing in Colorado county or municipal courts.
• Criminal defense or litigation experience.
• Prior courtroom experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $80,000–$85,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Flexible remote work with regular court appearances.
• Meaningful courtroom experience and professional growth.
• Mileage reimbursement for court travel.
• High degree of autonomy with the support of an experienced intake, administrative, and case management team.
• Predictable caseload focused on traffic and misdemeanor matters.
• No felony, DUI, or serious bodily injury casework.
• Healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to build a stable, long-term career with a supportive, collaborative team at a growing Colorado law firm.

Firm Culture

We are a close-knit team that values professionalism, accountability, and excellent client service. Every member of our firm plays an important role, and attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility while receiving the support they need to succeed.

Our practice is built on efficient systems, clear communication, and collaboration. We strive to create an environment where attorneys can focus on practicing law while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

To Apply

Please submit your application via LinkedIn or email your resume to hiring@coloradoattorney.net. Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!