Litigation Associate

Job Description

Litigation Associate

Location: Denver, CO 80237

Salary: $150,000 – $200,000

Experience Required

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• 1+ years of commercial litigation, construction litigation, insurance coverage, or related litigation experience.
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• Plaintiff-side candidates will be considered if they possess strong legal writing abilities.
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About the Role

The Firm seeks an Associate Attorney with at least one year of litigation experience, preferably focused on insurance-related litigation, including:

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• Coverage disputes
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• Personal injury matters
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• Premises liability lawsuits
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• Bad faith claims
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The ideal candidate will have experience:

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• Investigating and defending first-party and third-party claims
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• Taking and defending depositions
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• Drafting dispositive motions
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• Attending court hearings in state and federal courts
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• Experience drafting coverage opinions and conducting examinations under oath (EUOs) is highly desirable.
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• Candidates should possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and independent thinking skills. This role offers the opportunity to manage all aspects of litigation matters, from pre-litigation analysis and client counseling through trial and appeal.
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Responsibilities

Litigation

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• Investigate and defend first-party and third-party claims
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• Conduct and defend depositions
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• Draft dispositive motions
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• Attend hearings in state and federal courts
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• Assist with trial preparation and litigation strategy
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Legal Analysis

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• Conduct legal research
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• Prepare legal memoranda and client recommendations
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• Draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
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• Provide strategic analysis and independent legal judgment
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Education

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• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
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Experience

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• Minimum 1 year of litigation experience in a law firm environment
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• Insurance-related litigation experience strongly preferred, including:
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• Coverage disputes
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• Personal injury litigation
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• Premises liability matters
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• Bad faith claims
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Licensure

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• Active license to practice law in Colorado
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Additional Requirements

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• Ability to manage a fast-paced workload and multiple matters simultaneously
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• Strong research, problem-solving, and client relationship skills
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• Comfortable utilizing legal technology and practice management systems
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• Creative, positive, and solutions-oriented mindset
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• Collegial, collaborative, and team-oriented approach
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• Strong academic credentials
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• Exceptional legal writing skills
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• Excellent attention to detail
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• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
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Benefits

The Firm offers a professional work environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

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• Medical Insurance
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• Dental Insurance
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• Vision Insurance
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• 401(k) Plan
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• Paid Time Off (PTO)
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• Short-Term Disability Insurance
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• Long-Term Disability Insurance
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• Life Insurance
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• Parking
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• Additional employee benefits
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Equal Employment Opportunity

The Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.