What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney – Employment position at Goodspeed Merrill?
About the Role Goodspeed Merrill is a fast-growing, collaborative law firm with a dynamic Employment Law Practice Group. Due to a substantial influx of corporate and litigation work, a growing client base, heightened demand for employment counsel, and high demand for handbook policy architecture, we are seeking a motivated Associate to join our team.
This role primarily supports the day-to-day advising side of the practice, offering the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and gain hands-on exposure to a wide range of employment law matters in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
What You’ll Do
Compensation & Benefits
Goodspeed Merrill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Qualified applicants are provided with an equal opportunity and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
This role primarily supports the day-to-day advising side of the practice, offering the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys and gain hands-on exposure to a wide range of employment law matters in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
What You’ll Do
- Advise & Consult: Provide clients with guidance on employment law compliance, best practices, and pre-litigation severance reviews.
- Draft & Negotiate: Prepare, review, and negotiate employment-related agreements, severance packages, and workplace policies.
- Compliance Leadership: Collaborate on high-demand projects involving employee handbook reviews, implementation, and regular updates.
- Corporate Support: Assist with corporate due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
- Litigation Support: Provide critical support on litigation matters, including research, pleadings, discovery, and motion practice, and participate in mediations, hearings, and meetings.
- Investigations: Participate in and conduct workplace investigations and employment audits.
- Research: Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on evolving employment law issues.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with attorneys across the practice groups to handle complex client matters.
- Experience: 0–5 years of experience practicing employment law. While litigation experience is not required, a proactive mindset is essential.
- Education: Juris Doctor from an accredited university.
- Licensed: Licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado required.
- Skills: Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with excellent communication and client service abilities.
- Attributes: Highly organized, reliable, and able to manage deadlines independently with sharp attention to detail.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000 (commensurate with experience).
- Quarterly Bonus Potential - from 3% to 16% of total realized revenue with no billable hour requirements. Bonuses are tied to clear objective metrics, offering substantial earning potential for high performers.
- Insurance: Comprehensive Medical (75% employer paid), Dental (50%), and Vision (50%).
- Support: Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability insurance (100% employer paid).
- Financial Wellness: Attorney Student Loan Support Program and 401(k) with up to 3.5% employer match.
- Balance: Discretionary PTO, 9 paid holidays, and Hybrid/Remote eligibility.
- Growth: State Bar dues and CLEs covered, with clear paths for professional advancement.
Goodspeed Merrill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Qualified applicants are provided with an equal opportunity and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
Salary : $135,000 - $150,000