Pre-Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview
A reputable law firm is seeking Associate Attorney to join its Personal Injury team in Englewood, CO. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with strong research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills who are eager to work on impactful, high-profile cases. The roles involve pre-litigation responsibilities and client engagement within personal injury law, offering a dynamic platform for career development.

Duties

• Manage a pre-litigation caseload with efficiency and attention to detail
• Support litigation teams with overflow work and project-based assignments as needed
• Engage with prospective clients to evaluate potential personal injury claims and provide legal guidance
• Draft, review, and modify correspondence, demand letters, claims, subpoenas, and legal memoranda
• Communicate with clients, expert and supporting witnesses, insurance adjusters, and medical providers to collect necessary case information
• Negotiate agreements with insurance claims adjusters and, when suitable, settle cases on clients' behalf
• Conduct legal research on case law, premises liability, and related matters
• Gather and organize relevant case evidence, including insurance policies, medical records, and medical expenses
• Maintain accurate and updated case file statuses in the firm’s electronic case management system

Requirements

• 2-3 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in personal injury or related fields
• Ability to handle pre-litigation caseload independently and provide support on litigation matters
• Strong organizational skills to manage complex case details and documentation

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of Colorado

Skills

• Excellent research, writing, and analytical abilities
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills, particularly with insurance adjusters
• Proficient in case management systems and electronic documentation
• Strong interpersonal communication skills for client and professional interaction
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively

This firm represents a broad range of clients in a multitude of areas including real estate transactions, lending, environment compliance and litigation, national resources ownership and utilization, securities litigation, lender liability, Directors and Officers obligations and liability, entity formation, dissolution and litigation, accounting litigation, and related fields. The firm advises clients regarding oil and gas exploration, extraction, processing, distribution and sales as well as related real estate and environmental matters.