Attorney Litigation Associate

Lakewood, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 110000 - 140000

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Litigation Attorney

Position Summary
An established law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its Litigation Practice Group. This role involves managing a diverse caseload with a primary focus on insurance defense along with select plaintiff and defense matters involving fiduciary duty contract disputes fair housing complaints covenant enforcement judicial foreclosures and other real estaterelated litigation.

Key Responsibilities

Manage district court cases (and select county or administrative matters) from intake through resolution including trial appeal or settlement
Conduct case evaluations discovery legal research and drafting of pleadings and motions

Communicate with clients regarding strategy progress and outcomes
Lead and participate in client meetings as needed
Contribute to business development initiatives

Qualifications

Active license to practice law in the State of Colorado
710 years of litigation experience; district court trial and/or insurance defense experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage cases independently from start to finish

Required Skills

Excellent legal research writing and editing skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
Sound judgment discretion and attention to detail under deadlines
Proactive independent work style
Proficiency in Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook
Familiarity with Practice Master (or similar case management software) and NetDocuments (or similar document management systems) preferred
Portable book of business is a plus

Compensation & Benefits
Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Life and AD&D insurance
401(k) with employer contributions
Profit-sharing plan

Litigation Attorney Position Summary An established law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its Litigation Practice Group. This role involves managing a diverse caseload with a primary focus on insurance defense along with select plaintiff and defense matters involving fiducia...