Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $125,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take meaningful ownership of sophisticated litigation matters from pre-litigation analysis through trial and appeal.
• Build your courtroom experience while handling depositions, dispositive motions, hearings, and complex insurance-related disputes.
• Work directly with clients and develop the independent judgment expected of a well-rounded litigation attorney.
• Join a collaborative, experienced team that combines sophisticated litigation work with the personal environment of a focused practice.
• Receive an excellent benefits package including paid medical and dental coverage, vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, disability and life insurance, and parking.
• Grow your litigation career in a role where strong writing, strategic thinking, initiative, and sound judgment are valued.

Location : This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Denver, Colorado. Our attorneys work together in the office five days per week, creating a highly collaborative environment with direct access to colleagues and resources.

Note : Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Colorado and have 3+ years of litigation experience. Insurance-related litigation experience is strongly preferred, including coverage disputes, personal injury, premises liability, bad faith, or first- and third-party claims.

About Us

We are an established litigation practice focused on delivering sophisticated legal representation with the responsiveness and personal attention of a close-knit team. Our attorneys handle challenging insurance and commercial litigation matters while taking meaningful responsibility for their cases and client relationships. We value excellent advocacy, independent thinking, collaboration, and smart use of technology. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage litigation matters from initial analysis and client recommendations through trial and appeal.
• Investigate and defend first- and third-party insurance claims.
• Take and defend depositions and examinations under oath.
• Draft dispositive motions, briefs, pleadings, and other substantive legal documents.
• Represent clients at hearings in Colorado state and federal courts.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and develop practical litigation strategies.
• Analyze insurance coverage issues and prepare coverage opinions when applicable.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide clear, strategic recommendations.
• Manage multiple active matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Colorado Bar license required.
• 3+ years of litigation experience required.
• Insurance defense or insurance-related litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Deposition, motion practice, and court hearing experience preferred.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, collegial approach.
• Comfortable using technology to work efficiently and effectively.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do substantive legal work, develop meaningful client relationships, and take real ownership of sophisticated matters rather than being limited to one piece of the litigation process. We offer a professional, collaborative environment where talented attorneys can strengthen their courtroom skills, expand their expertise, and build long-term careers while working alongside an experienced team.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance