Railroad Litigation Attorney

Job Title: Railroad Litigation Attorney
Job Location: Denver, CO

Job Overview:
A reputable law firm in Denver is currently seeking a skilled Railroad Litigation Attorney to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals in a collaborative and business casual environment. The successful candidate will gain valuable hands-on experience with clients, court appearances, depositions, case management, and business development.

Duties:

• Defend railroad civil litigation cases and manage all aspects of litigation.
• Represent clients in court and during depositions.
• Handle fact and expert depositions, including preparation and engagement with experts.
• Oversee pre-trial discovery, motions, and large document production.
• Collaborate with insurance claims representatives for case assessments and strategy development.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, meeting their needs and addressing concerns.
• Take responsibility for managing assigned files and cases.
• Delegate tasks to paralegals and oversee case progress.
• Develop and execute marketing and business development strategies.
• Participate in first-chair mediation and trial/arbitration.
• Draft legal publications, articles, and presentations.
• Promote a continuous learning environment through onsite training.

Requirements:

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado.
• Preferred experience in Railroad Litigation.
• Proven experience in case management and client interactions.
• Strong communication, research, and writing skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and legal databases.
• Experience with expert disclosures, reporting, and pre-trial motions.
• First-chair mediation or trial/arbitration experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage and delegate tasks effectively.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in Colorado.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex legal cases and documents.
• Experience in business development and client relations.

Job Location:

• Denver, CO (Opportunity for hybrid working schedule after training).

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package, with many benefits 100% paid by the firm.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Hybrid work schedule (three days in-office, two days remote).
• Professional yet casual work environment.
• Onsite training to foster continuous learning.
• Access to current technology and in-house IT support.

This mid-sized Denver firm practices in the areas of business transactions, commercial litigation, employment and insurance, along with representation in the areas of environmental, estate planning, governmental contracting, health care, intellectual property, professional and product liability, and real estate. With over 50 years of experience in the legal industry, this firm does substantive work in most practice areas. This is one of Colorado's most respected law firms. In the Colorado legal community, this firm has earned the reputation for on-time delivery of legal services and consistently has provided cost effective representation.