Associate Attorney

Overview

This role involves an Associate Attorney position in Denver, Colorado with a focus on substantive civil defense litigation. The work includes significant matters where strategy, judgment, preparation, and strong advocacy are essential.

Associates are expected to develop litigation skills through hands-on responsibility across discovery, depositions, substantive motion practice, case evaluation and strategy, expert work, client communication, mediation, and trial preparation.

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
• Challenge mediocrity and push for excellence in every aspect of work

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 involving general liability, trucking and transportation, construction defect, premises liability, personal injury, professional liability, or related civil defense matters

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $100,000–$150,000 annually (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000, then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
• Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700–$1,700)
• 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100–$200/month
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60

Additional benefits include:

• 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
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year

Location

Denver, Colorado

Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of 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.

No recruiters/agencies.