Litigation Associate Attorney - Mass Tort

Job Title: Litigation Associate Attorney - Mass Tort

Job Overview

A prominent law firm based in Englewood, CO is seeking a driven and detail-oriented litigation attorney to join its team. This opportunity is ideal for a legal professional with significant experience handling high-stakes civil matters, particularly in the area of mass torts. The role involves active participation in complex casework and strategic legal planning alongside seasoned litigators. This position offers the chance to engage with multifaceted legal disputes on a national scale while contributing to a dynamic and collaborative legal team.

Duties

• Assist in the preparation and management of large-scale tort litigation from initiation through resolution.

• Collaborate with senior counsel and other legal professionals in developing case strategies and procedural approaches.

• Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, and memoranda tailored to multidistrict and complex litigation.

• Conduct extensive legal research and analysis of intricate tort law issues.

• Participate in discovery, including depositions, interrogatories, and document review.

• Engage in settlement negotiations and court appearances as appropriate.

• Contribute to team discussions on evolving legal frameworks and litigation tactics.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in civil litigation, preferably with exposure to mass torts or multidistrict litigation.

• Strong proficiency in legal analysis, brief writing, and litigation management.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active Bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; eligibility for admission in Colorado preferred.

Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced legal research abilities and familiarity with litigation databases and tools.

• Critical thinking with a strategic mindset for complex litigation matters.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management capabilities.

• Adept at handling sensitive client matters and maintaining professional discretion.

Job Location

• Englewood, CO

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.