Associate Attorney Insurance Defense

Job Description

Job Description

Our well-established, mid-sized litigation firm in the Denver Tech Center is looking for an experienced Associate Attorney to join our talented and collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have 2–7 years of litigation experience, preferably with a background handling insurance-related matters such as coverage disputes, personal injury, premises liability, construction defect, surety bond, and bad faith litigation.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience investigating and defending first- and third-party claims, conducting and defending depositions, drafting and arguing dispositive motions, and representing clients at hearings in both state and federal courts. Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills are required.

Experience preparing insurance coverage opinions is strongly preferred and will be viewed as a valuable qualification. The ideal candidate is a driven, detail-focused professional who demonstrates sound judgment and can work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Litigation
• Investigating/defending first- and third-party claims
• Conducting and defending depositions
• Drafting dispositive motions
• Attending hearings in state and federal courts
• Legal Research, writing, and independent thinking skills

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree.
• Experience: Solid experience in law firms of litigation, preferably with an emphasis on insurance-related litigation such as coverage disputes, personal injury cases, premises liability lawsuits, and bad faith claims. Construction Defect experience a plus.
• Licensure & Certification: Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado.
• Ability to handle fast paced workload and add value to multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to use “hands-on” approach to research, problem-solving, and client relations.
• Comfortable with technology.
• Creative, positive thinker with a good sense of humor.
• Must be outgoing, collegial, and collaborative.
• Qualifications include distinguished academics from ABA Accredited Law School, strong writing skills, a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must.

The Hustead Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of The Hustead Law Firm to provide 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 protected characteristic under applicable law.

Benefits

The Hustead Law Firm offers a professional work environment, competitive wages, and an excellent benefits package.

\nCompany Description

An established mid-size litigation firm located in the Denver Tech Center, who focus' on insurance-related litigation such as coverage disputes, personal injury cases, premises liability and construction defect lawsuits, and bad faith claims.

Company Description

An established mid-size litigation firm located in the Denver Tech Center, who focus' on insurance-related litigation such as coverage disputes, personal injury cases, premises liability and construction defect lawsuits, and bad faith claims.