Overview
An experienced insurance defense litigator is needed to join the organization’s Denver team. This role is designed for an attorney with 8+ years of litigation experience who is seeking greater autonomy, more sophisticated matters, and a defined pathway toward partnership.
Responsibilities
- Develop a case theme designed to be more compelling than plaintiff arguments aimed at sympathy or anger
- Handle matters independently, including court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
- Manage full case handling responsibilities, including discovery and trial
- Work as part of a team with attorneys across all experience levels
- Communicate routinely with clients
- Cultivate relationships with the organization’s existing and future clients
- Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (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
- Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
- Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
- Experience with time management systems
- Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision
- Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong trial experience
- Demonstrated leadership
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $150,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- Annual billable hours bonus: $10,000, 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 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: $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 to enrich relationships with colleagues
- Flexible Work Model: remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
Location
Denver (flexible remote, hybrid, or onsite options available)