Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience in the defense of Medical Malpractice and General Liability cases. The attorney will manage a diverse caseload, conduct thorough legal research, draft legal documents, provide legal advice to clients, assist with case strategy development, negotiate settlements, and prepare for and attend court proceedings. The practice focuses on defending cases involving Medical Malpractice, Birth Trauma, Long-Term Care, Correctional Healthcare, Chiropractic Litigation, Behavioral Health, Dental & Oral Surgery, and Catastrophic Injury Litigation. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators in a collaborative and fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities include managing a diverse caseload involving medical malpractice and general liability defense, handling pre-trial and trial work, conducting motion practice, taking and defending depositions, performing case assessments and case management, drafting and responding to discovery, conducting in-depth legal research and analysis, drafting legal pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents, maintaining client communication and providing legal advice, assisting in developing case strategies and litigation plans, negotiating settlements, preparing for and attending court proceedings, working closely with attorneys and paralegals on litigation teams, participating in case strategy and development, interacting with clients and contributing to client relationship development.

Qualifications include a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, active license to practice law in Colorado, 3-6 years of experience defending Medical Malpractice and General Liability cases, strong foundation in civil litigation, proficiency in conducting in-depth legal research, excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication abilities, meticulous attention to detail, ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment, strong work ethic and professional demeanor, pleasant, personable, and team-oriented attitude.

Employment Type: Full-time.

Work Arrangement: On-site.

Required Experience: 3-6 years.

Additional State Licensure: New Mexico, Wyoming, and Arizona are strongly preferred. Seeking a Colorado-licensed Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of medical malpractice and general liability defense experience, strong litigation and legal writing skills, and preferably additional state licensure.