Associate Attorney

Overview

Associate Attorney position in Denver, Colorado with a focus on sophisticated civil defense litigation matters. An active Colorado Bar license is required.

This role offers substantive litigation experience, meaningful case responsibility, and the opportunity to develop alongside experienced litigators.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling case strategies that cut through emotional arguments and drive results
• Independently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff at all experience levels
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with clients
• Build and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys, contributing to team growth and success

Case Types / Practice Areas

Work may include matters involving:

• Catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death
• Trucking and transportation
• Construction defect
• Premises liability
• Professional liability
• Commercial litigation
• Automobile liability
• Other complex civil defense matters

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar license in the state of Colorado
• 2+ years insurance defense experience
• 1–8 years of solid litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation
• Ability to independently manage a full caseload, from discovery through trial
• Familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Self-motivated with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance defense experience is strongly preferred, particularly experience involving:
  • general liability
  • trucking and transportation
  • construction defect
  • premises liability
  • personal injury
  • professional liability
  • related civil defense matters

Compensation & Benefits

Base Pay

• Base salary ranges from $100,000–$150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

Bonus

• Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier

Health & Insurance

• Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost
• Average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage: $700–$1,700

Retirement

• 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%

Student Loan / Education Support

• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100–$200/month

Leave

• Paid parental leave at base pay

Other

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60

Additional Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
• Firm Provided CLE Programs and paid bar license renewal fees
• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
• Defined pathway to partnership
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year
• Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

Location

• Denver, Colorado

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO applies without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.