Associate Attorney - Litigation

Key Responsibilities: - Handle civil litigation matters from inception through trial - Draft and argue pleadings, motions, and discovery documents - Take and defend depositions and appear in state and federal courts - Manage a caseload of civil litigation files with increasing independence - Collaborate with senior attorneys on litigation strategy and trial preparation - Conduct legal research and prepare comprehensive legal memoranda - Negotiate settlements and manage client communications throughout the litigation lifecycle

Required Qualifications: - Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required - Active Colorado Bar license required — no exceptions - 3-7 years of civil litigation experience required - Deposition experience required - Dispositive motion drafting experience required - Strong legal research and writing skills required Strongly Preferred: - Insurance defense or personal injury litigation experience - Trial experience (first-chair or second-chair) - Experience in both state and federal courts in Colorado - Established relationships with Colorado courts and court personnel