Civil Litigation Attorney

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a full caseload of insurance defense matters, including auto liability, premises liability, general liability, and related civil litigation claims.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Conduct depositions of parties, fact witnesses, treating providers, experts, and corporate representatives.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions, discovery motions, and motions in limine.
• Develop and implement litigation strategy in partnership with clients and insurance carriers.
• Prepare timely and detailed reporting to insurers and clients regarding case status, exposure, and settlement recommendations.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Manage relationships with clients, claims professionals, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys and support staff as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate billing records and meet productivity expectations.

Requirements

• Possess a J.D. from an accredited law school and maintain an active Colorado Bar license in good standing.
• At least four years of insurance defense litigation experience, with a background handling matters involving automobile liability, premises liability, general liability, construction defect, or other casualty claims.
• Experience taking and defending depositions, as well as significant motion practice experience.
• Trial experience, whether serving as first-chair or second-chair counsel, is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• The ability to independently manage case files and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and client-management skills.

Benefits

• A highly competitive compensation package, with total earnings-including base salary and productivity-based bonus opportunities-expected to range from $125,000 to $175,000+ annually, depending on experience, level of responsibility, and individual productivity.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Pay

$125,000 to $175,000+ annually, depending on experience, level of responsibility, and individual productivity.

Schedule

Full-time

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• The ability to independently manage case files and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and client-management skills.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement.