Hiring at Messner Reeves

At Messner Reeves, we’ve seen firsthand how our unwavering dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) enhances our firm’s environment. It also allows us to deliver our clients more creative and effective solutions.

We appreciate and celebrate the distinct backgrounds and experiences of our team members. We see how each individual’s insights elevate our collective strengths. That’s why one of our core values is to attract, retain, and promote a varied group of attorneys and staff.

Our firm consistently demonstrates these DEI values through extensive mentoring programs, professional development training and client engagement opportunities. Overall, we nurture a setting where everyone feels valued and empowered. By equipping everyone with the necessary tools and support, we ensure everyone can achieve their highest potential.

DEI in Recruiting

Messner Reeves participates in the Colorado Pledge to Diversity program each year, underscoring our efforts to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion within the legal field.

While many legal practices primarily provide internships to second-year law students, we offer compensated opportunities to first-year students. Through this significant initiative, we aim to include students from diverse backgrounds.

We’re pleased to report that we onboard participants from this program each year, acknowledging the remarkable skills and promise they introduce to our firm.

Now Accepting Applications

We welcome applications directly from prospective candidates interested in joining our law firm. If you’re passionate about law and seeking a challenging and rewarding career, submit your application to us. We value talent and are eager to review your qualifications and consider you for our team.

Ready to apply? Email Eleanor Deaton, VP of Human Resources.

Law Students

Our firm hires for summer and school year positions in locations throughout the US, including:

Las Vegas, NV
Denver, CO

How We Meet Qualifying Law Student Candidates

Attending OCIs

Our law firm actively participates in On-Campus Interviews (OCIs) to identify promising candidates for both summer internships and post-graduate positions. We value the opportunity to connect with upcoming legal talent during these sessions and broaden our team with exceptional individuals.

Attending and Hosting Job Fairs

We attend job fairs and also organize and host events. We engage potential talent, foster diversity and provide opportunities for aspiring lawyers to explore careers with us. Join us at upcoming job fairs to learn more about exciting opportunities within our firm.

New Lawyer and Lateral Attorney Hiring

If you’re just starting as a lawyer or joining us from another firm, we’re dedicated to helping you find your place among your colleagues and potential mentors. We’ll ensure you’re paired with client teams that value your expertise. Our range of support includes training sessions, mentorship programs, hands-on shadowing and personalized coaching.

Attorneys who join our team from other firms can expect a welcoming environment, opportunities to contribute to pro bono work and competitive workplace benefits. Our attorneys regularly come together in person and virtually for growth-focused professional training.

Moreover, our deep commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion means that we expect all of our hires, including those from other firms, to also appreciate and value diverse viewpoints.

Legal Professionals

Messner Reeves fosters DEI principles across all levels of our organization. Our efforts extend beyond attorneys to paralegals, legal secretaries, and other support staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential in all areas of our company to achieve excellence.

As Mansfield Rule recipients, we promote DEI through training, mentorship programs and policies that empower each person to thrive. By embracing diversity in all roles, we strengthen our collective ability to provide exceptional legal services. We ensure that our firm reflects the rich tapestry of perspectives that make our profession stronger.

DEI in Community Involvement

Messner Reeves’s commitment to diversity and social justice extends well into our community. We’re signatories to Colorado’s Diversity 1L Summer Program, offering paid positions to law students from different backgrounds. Bruce Montoya’s volunteering with the ABA’s Death Penalty Project has commuted a death sentence, underlining our desire to seek and enforce justice.

Montoya also co-founded the Colorado Hate Crimes Task Force, a nationally recognized educational model for students. This program uses mock trials to teach about hate crimes, allowing students to deliberate as jurors. Guided by facilitators, they discuss racial issues and the importance of stopping hate, promoting inclusivity and challenging discrimination.

Learn more about our community efforts.

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Explore Career Opportunities With Messner Reeves

If you’re ready to move forward with your career, we invite you to view and apply for open positions within our firm. We look forward to hearing from you.

We recruit talent nationally and engage with diversity-centered organizations such as Colorado Pledge to Diversity and the Center for Legal Inclusiveness for hiring.

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