Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation
Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP is seeking a talented Litigation Associate to join our award-winning team. We are a reputable and forward-thinking mid-sized law firm, recognized for our sixth consecutive year in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® 'Best Law Firms' rankings.
About the role
As an integral member of our litigation team, you will gain immediate hands-on experience handling a variety of litigation matters involving wrongful death, premises liability, personal injury, construction, breach of contract/business disputes, and more. From inception to resolution, you will have the opportunity to handle every aspect of your cases including legal strategy, research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, arguing motions in court, attending mediations, and trial. You will have the chance to work with a diverse range of clients, including individuals, businesses, and organizations. This role offers an excellent platform for professional growth, as you will collaborate closely with team members and have the opportunity to be mentored by experienced partners.
Responsibilities
- Handle all aspects of civil litigation cases from inception to resolution
- Develop legal strategy, conduct research, and draft pleadings and motions
- Manage discovery processes
- Argue motions in court and attend mediations
- Interface directly with clients and opposing counsel
- Take and defend depositions
- Manage a caseload independently while collaborating with team members
Requirements
- 1-3+ years of experience in civil litigation in a law firm environment
- Comprehensive litigation experience including legal research, drafting motions, managing discovery, and client/opposing counsel interaction
- Experience taking and defending depositions, arguing motions, and attending mediations (preferred)
- Trial experience is a plus
- Exceptional communication and advocacy skills with a client-focused mindset
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Current admission to the Colorado State Bar is required
Benefits
- Competitive compensation + performance-based bonus plan
- Generous medical insurance (HMO/PPO) - employer-paid premium up to 95% + employer funded HRA (for PPO plans)
- Dental insurance - employer-paid premium up to 100%
- Vision coverage
- Wellness incentives, including fitness discounts and rewards program
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Unlimited Time Off program
- 12 paid holidays
- 401(k)
Pay
Expected base salary range is $105,000-$135,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, excluding performance-based bonus plan).
About Us
At Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara (BWB&O), we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and unwavering dedication to our clients. With 200 attorneys across nine offices in four states, and a strong foothold in the legal community, we have built a solid reputation for delivering exceptional legal services across various practice areas. Learn more.