Civil Litigation Attorney

A bit about us:

Law firm that handles matters involving general corporate and civil litigation, employment law, insurance bad faith, medical and legal malpractice, personal injury, estate planning, and probate matters.

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary
• Firm-paid medical and dental
• Collaborative and supportive environment
• Flexible work schedules with remote option
• Professional development opportunities

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Draft substantive pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Conduct rigorous legal research and develop strategic legal positions
• Manage litigation matters from early case assessment through resolution
• Handle discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery and coordinating document production
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appeals
• Work closely with senior attorneys on case strategy, witness preparation, and litigation planning

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation experience in a law firm environment
• Colorado licensure (state and federal courts), or ability to quickly become licensed, required
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Experience taking and defending depositions, arguing motions, and participating in mediations is preferred
• Trial experience—civil and/or criminal—is a significant plus
• Exceptional legal research, analytical, and writing skills