Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Englewood, CO, is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills and will be enthusiastic about working on complex and cutting-edge cases. This role involves collaborating with senior attorneys, other associates, and legal staff to develop effective case management strategies for intricate legal issues.

Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to support case development.
• Draft and review legal documents, including motions and briefs.
• Take and defend depositions, and argue motions in court.
• Manage and strategize complex litigation cases from inception to resolution.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and legal staff on case strategies and development.
• Prepare for and participate in trial or arbitration proceedings.
• Stay updated on legal trends and developments relevant to the cases.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders to advance case objectives.

Requirements:

• 5-10 years of progressive civil litigation experience.
• Demonstrated experience in motions briefing, taking and defending depositions, arguing motions, and trial or arbitration proceedings.
• Ability to work on complex legal issues and develop case management strategies.
• A license to practice law in the state of Colorado.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Colorado Bar.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Colorado.

Skills:

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Proven advocacy skills with experience in courtroom or arbitration settings.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior attorneys and legal staff.
• Excellent communication and client management abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and case management software.

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.