Description:
Our established, mid-sized litigation firm in the Denver Tech Center is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our accomplished and collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have 2–7 years of litigation experience, with a preference for candidates who have handled insurance-related matters, including coverage disputes, personal injury, premises liability, construction defect, surety bond, and bad faith litigation.The successful candidate will have experience investigating and defending both first- and third-party claims, taking and defending depositions, preparing and arguing dispositive motions, and appearing at hearings in both state and federal courts. Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills are essential.
Experience drafting insurance coverage opinions is highly desirable and would be considered an additional advantage. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, detail-oriented professional who works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Litigation
- Investigating/defending first- and third-party claims
- Conducting and defending depositions
- Drafting dispositive motions
- Attending hearings in state and federal courts
- Legal Research, writing, and independent thinking skills
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree.
- Experience: Experience in law firms of litigation, preferably with an emphasis on insurance-related litigation such as coverage disputes, personal injury cases, premises liability lawsuits, and bad faith claims. Construction Defect experience a plus.
- Licensure & Certification: Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado.
- Ability to handle fast paced workload and add value to multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to use “hands-on” approach to research, problem-solving, and client relations.
- Comfortable with technology.
- Creative, positive thinker with a good sense of humor.
- Must be outgoing, collegial, and collaborative.
- Qualifications include distinguished academics from ABA Accredited Law School, strong writing skills, a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must.
