Associate Attorney
Clyde & Co · Denver, CO · 1 wk ago
Legal$130k–$190k/yrFull-time
Clyde & Co is seeking an associate with 2-7 years of strong litigation experience to join our Denver office. The practice encompasses general liability, product liability, premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of 10-20 matters
- Actively investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies
- Draft and respond to discovery
- Review and analyze documents for production
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw
- Take and defend depositions
- Draft and submit pleadings and motions
- Attend hearings and argue motions
- Draft pre-trial and trial documents
- Prepare cases for mediation/trial, and participate in mediation/trial
- Actively and effectively report to our clients
- Interact with opposing counsel and clients in a positive and professional manner
Requirements
- Possess excellent academic credentials from a reputable law school
- Admission to the bar in Colorado
- Extensive experience in all aspects of litigation
- Substantial experience taking and defending depositions, drafting and responding to discovery, preparing and arguing motions, and preparing pre-trial documents
Skills
- Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
- Effective oral advocacy
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
- Proactive, motivated, and organized
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work
- Flexible Paid Time Off – Attorneys are trusted to use their professional judgment to take paid time off as needed
- Performance Bonuses – In addition to annual performance-based bonuses, our monthly bonus plan gives you the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month
- Student Debt Repayment - Eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward a qualified higher education student loan
- Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team
- Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support
- Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities
- Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as a Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health
- Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood
- Global Mobility Program – Participate in client-facing events across North America and explore our international offices
Pay
The salary range for this position is $130,000-$190,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.