Associate Attorney – Estate Planning & Elder Law

Associate Attorney — Hammond Law Group (Colorado Springs) 

If you became an attorney to do meaningful work and build real client relationships, keep reading.

You want to advise people, to own client relationships from start to finish and see the outcome of your work.

You want a clear picture of what advancement looks like, with defined criteria, a real timeline, and feedback focused on both measurable goals and whether you're becoming a better attorney, not on hours logged.

You got into law to guide people through hard moments, and you want a practice where that purpose stays at the center.

Hammond Law Group was built for attorneys who want exactly this.

WHO WE ARE

Hammond Law Group is the preeminent estate planning firm in Colorado for thoughtful families seeking a trusted partner in protecting their loved ones' future. In our 21st year, we serve more than 5,000 client families across the Front Range from offices in Colorado Springs and Denver. Our mission: making things as easy as possible at the most difficult times in life. We help families pass on not just their financial capital, but also their human capital.

We have been voted "Best Attorney" in Colorado Springs three years running and named a "Best Place to Work" by the Colorado Springs Gazette. We operate inside the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS): clear goals, visible metrics, and genuine accountability at every level. We are a flat-fee firm, which means attorney performance is measured by client outcomes and revenue contribution, not billable hours.

We are growing, expanding both the depth of our legal services and how many clients we serve. The attorney we hire will be a stakeholder in what this firm looks like at 25 and 30 years.

THE ROLE

We're hiring an associate attorney who is outgoing, growth-oriented, and energized by building lasting client relationships.

This is not a behind-the-door, document-assembly position. You will meet directly with clients, lead consultations, present at public workshops and community events, and build referral relationships while doing serious, sophisticated legal work for successful clients.

You will have a strong team around you - capable paralegals, intake coordinators, and support staff - so you can stay focused on guiding clients and other work that requires your legal judgment. You will also be expected to understand where clients come from and to contribute actively to the firm's growth.

If you prefer transactional work over relationships, this isn't the right fit.

WHY ATTORNEYS LOVE IT HERE

We asked our team. Here's what they said:

• Focus on clients and families. No billable hour pressure. Your day is about guiding clients.
• You own your clients. From the first consultation through signing - and often for years after - you're the trusted advisor, not a name on a document.
• The work matters. Estate planning is some of the most personal, meaningful work in law. You'll help families through pivotal moments and see the impact firsthand.
• The pace is sustainable. Make no mistake, we’re driven and achieving big things. We've also been told we're the most chill law office our attorneys have worked at. Friday afternoons are off. Evenings and weekends are generally yours. Instead of yelling when you make a mistake, we learn from it.
• Growth is real and visible. You’ll have clarity on what success looks like and a path to get there. As the firm grows, you grow with it.
• The team is genuinely good. Capable paralegals, supportive colleagues, leadership that listens. Our culture is the reason we've been named a "Best Place to Work."

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Client Service & Legal Work

• Conduct consultations and guide clients through the estate planning process
• Advise on trusts, wills, powers of attorney, advance directives, beneficiary designations, and asset titling; over time, you'll also advise on advanced planning strategies
• Supervise document preparation and execution in partnership with paralegals and support staff
• Administer trust, probate, guardianship, and conservatorship matters
• Advise on elder law matters including Medicaid planning and long-term care strategies

Business Development & Community Presence

• Present at the firm's recurring public workshops and educational classes
• Build referral relationships with financial advisors, CPAs, and other estate-adjacent professionals
• Represent the firm at networking events, professional groups, and community gatherings
• Meet defined standards and revenue contribution metrics

Team Contribution

• Serve as a mentor and escalation point for paralegals on substantive legal questions
• Participate in EOS rhythms: weekly team meetings, quarterly planning, annual goal-setting
• Contribute to process improvement and quality standards as the firm continues to grow

WHO THRIVES HERE

We hire and grow people who share our values:

• Gets It Done
• Eager to Learn and Improve
• Fanatical About Helping
• We Care and It Shows
• World Class in Every Detail

Beyond values, the attorneys who thrive here share three qualities that are harder to teach than estate planning law:

A skilled communicator, not just a skilled lawyer. You communicate clearly and warmly with people who are scared, overwhelmed, or grieving. You do not hide behind legalese.

Energized by people. You find client interaction energizing. This is a high-contact role and the best candidates for it genuinely love that.

You think like a business owner. You understand how a firm makes money and you want to contribute to it through relationships, reputation, and measurable results.

You are also accountable and self-directed. In an EOS environment with clear goals and real metrics, high performers love the clarity. They want to know what success looks like, and they want to be held to it.

REQUIREMENTS

Required

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active Colorado bar license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years' private practice experience
• Strong client relationship and communication skills; you can guide clients and lead the room
• Comfort with public speaking and workshop presentation

Strongly Preferred

• Estate planning, trust administration, and/or probate experience
• Elder law experience (Medicaid planning, guardianship/conservatorship)
• Track record of or genuine appetite for business development and referral-building
• Familiarity with Clio or comparable practice management platforms

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Total compensation $98,000–$140,000 based on skills and experience
• Additional bonuses tied to firm goal attainment
• Employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with 3% firm contribution
• Generous paid vacation and personal time
• Office closed Friday afternoons (we hope you'll take a longer weekend)
• Continuing legal education support
• Genuine advancement potential as the firm grows

HOW TO APPLY

Email your resume and a cover letter waying why you're interested in this position and what you would bring to it. Please send to [email protected]. Subject line: "Estate Planning Attorney Application."

Hammond Law Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.