Associate Attorney - Real Estate & Civil Litigation

ONE Law is a Colorado litigation boutique focused on high-stakes real estate disputes and complex civil litigation. We are looking for an ambitious, talented Associate Attorney with 2–4 years of litigation experience who wants more than a traditional associate position.

At ONE Law, associates are not relegated to the sidelines. We believe in giving talented attorneys meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, opportunities to develop courtroom skills, and the ability to take ownership of their cases from beginning to end.

Our attorneys bring substantial experience representing clients in complex real estate, eminent domain, and civil litigation matters, including significant trial experience. We offer the sophistication and quality of representation associated with larger firms, with the efficiency, accessibility, and entrepreneurial culture of a boutique practice.

This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced trial attorneys, develop as an advocate, and build a meaningful career in litigation.

The Position

The successful candidate will work directly with the firm's attorneys on a diverse portfolio of real estate and civil litigation matters. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing and developing litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conducting legal research and preparing motions, briefs, pleadings, and other substantive legal documents.
• Taking and defending depositions and managing written discovery.
• Participating in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Developing case strategy and working directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses.
• Assisting with complex real estate disputes, including title disputes, boundary disputes, easement disputes, contract disputes, eminent domain matters, land-use issues, and other real property litigation.
• Handling general civil litigation and business disputes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve case strategy, calendaring, litigation efficiency, and client outcomes.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Colorado law license in good standing.
• 2–4 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting substantive motions, briefs, and pleadings.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
• Professional judgment, initiative, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• A genuine interest in litigation, courtroom advocacy, and developing as a trial attorney.

Real estate litigation experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates with strong general civil litigation, commercial litigation, business litigation, or insurance litigation backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Why ONE Law?

We believe talented attorneys deserve the opportunity to do meaningful work, develop professionally, and have a direct impact on their clients and their firm.

At ONE Law, you will have:

• Meaningful responsibility: Direct involvement in substantive litigation matters and the opportunity to take ownership of cases.
• Experienced mentorship: Work alongside seasoned trial attorneys with substantial courtroom and real estate litigation experience.
• Courtroom opportunities: Develop your advocacy skills through meaningful participation in hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Direct client relationships: Work directly with clients and become a trusted part of their legal team.
• Boutique environment: Enjoy a collaborative, entrepreneurial practice without unnecessary layers of management or bureaucracy.
• Professional growth: Develop your own litigation skills, professional reputation, and, over time, your own client relationships and practice.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range is $110,000–$140,000 , depending on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability. Additional compensation and benefits may be available.

If you are a motivated litigator looking for an opportunity to grow, take ownership, and work alongside experienced trial attorneys, we would like to hear from you.