Senior Counsel

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced insurance defense litigator to join its Denver team. This role is designed for an attorney with 8+ years of experience who is ready for increased leadership, sophisticated work, greater autonomy, and a rapid pathway toward partnership.

This is not a typical Senior Counsel position. The role offers the operational strength and resources of a national litigation firm while maintaining the connection and entrepreneurial feel of a smaller office.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling case themes designed to counter plaintiff strategies.
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials.
• Manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team with all levels of experience.
• Provide routine communications with clients.
• Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients.
• Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA approved school.
• Must be licensed in your state.
• Insurance defense experience.
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation.
• Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred.
• Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial.
• Experience with time management systems.
• Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong trial experience.
• Demonstrated leadership.
• Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $150,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Annual billable hours bonus: $10,000 and then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700–$1,700).
• 401(k) program: 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

• 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, including 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 team (Colorado). An active Colorado Bar license is required.