Associate Attorney

Title: Healthcare Litigation Attorney

Location: Denver, CO

Position Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid / Fully Remote

Experience: 3+ years

Salary: $135K-$195K

Employment Type: Full Time

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

Domain: Legal

Overview:

A leading Am Law 100 law firm is seeking Healthcare Litigation Attorneys to join its Denver practice. Attorneys with 3+ years of litigation experience are encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will be a driven team player with excellent litigation, legal writing, research, and persuasive speaking skills. Candidates should be self-starters who can handle assignments with minimal supervision while working effectively in a collaborative environment.

The role offers flexibility, including hybrid and fully remote opportunities for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities:

• Handle healthcare litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Brief and argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Lead written discovery efforts.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Participate in hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Manage assignments independently with minimal supervision
• Assist with settlement negotiations and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and admitted to practice law in Colorado.
• 3+ years of litigation experience required.
• Experience in healthcare litigation, medical malpractice, professional liability, or related litigation preferred.
• Experience briefing and arguing motions is required.
• Experience taking and defending depositions is required.
• Experience leading written discovery is required.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong oral advocacy and persuasive speaking skills.
• Ability to manage assignments independently.
• Strong academic background preferred.
• Trial experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample for consideration by October 30, 2026.

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Disclaimer:

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.