Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

We are seeking to hire an experienced Associate Attorney to join our dynamic Denver-based team in our Civil Litigation Department. The candidate must be able to successfully handle a large volume of files and meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in legal research, writing, and analysis and be interested in learning, litigating, and growing within a leading Colorado insurance defense practice.

What We Offer

• Compensation range: $95,000-$125,000 DOE
• Performance-based incentive bonus
• Medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account
• Gym reimbursement program
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate 100% vesting
• Flexible working hours
• Paid garage parking
• Casual but professional work environment
• Hybrid remote work schedule

Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, insurance adjusters, judges, physicians, other professionals, and internal team members, including senior attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
• Independently conduct legal research and analyze case law, rules, and statutes, including the Colorado Workers' Compensation Act and Rules of Procedure.
• Handle civil litigation matters, including preparing motions and defending depositions.
• Apply legal analysis to provide effective counsel to clients.
• Review and analyze voluminous medical records and discovery and prepare client summaries and status updates.
• Assist supervising attorneys with litigation preparation and strategy.
• Draft written discovery requests and responses.
• Complete document redaction.
• Conduct potential witness interviews.
• Address other litigation and discovery tasks as assigned on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado.
• Experience in workers' compensation and litigation.
• Experience in Colorado civil litigation is required.
• Superior writing and communication skills.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
• Experience with medical terminology and language is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• Gym reimbursement
• Accident insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid remote work
• Paid garage parking

Hybrid

Full time