Senior Litigation Attorney

A law firm in Denver, CO, is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney with extensive experience in personal injury civil litigation. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload independently, handling all aspects of litigation from inception to trial. This role requires strong knowledge of Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure and experience in civil jury trials.

Duties:

• Work independently with a full-time paralegal to manage a caseload of personal injury litigation cases
• Draft pleadings, conduct depositions of individual defendants, corporate defendants, and experts
• Prepare and respond to written discovery
• Practice motions including drafting, responding, and arguing motions in court
• Conduct civil jury trials and manage trial preparation and strategy
• Analyze case records and legal issues to provide strategic advice
• Retain experts, meet with them, and prepare expert disclosures
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
• Manage case docket and deadlines with extreme attention to detail

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Colorado
• Admission to Federal Court for the District of Colorado
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in personal injury civil litigation
• Proficient in Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, civil discovery, and motions practice
• Strong civil jury trial experience is essential
• Exceptional attention to detail and proven record of managing civil case dockets and deadlines

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in the State of Colorado
• Admission to Federal Court for the District of Colorado

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in settlement negotiations
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and conducting depositions
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Benefits Offered:

• Flexible schedule
• Company-paid employee medical insurance
• Company-paid employee dental insurance
• Company-paid employee long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid employee term life and AD&D insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Transit FSA, HSA
• Additional voluntary individual and family term life and AD&D insurance

It is a leading personal injury law firm headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with a team of attorneys having over 200 years of combined legal experience. The firm has recovered over $900 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of its clients. The firm focuses its practice on personal injury law including auto accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, DUI victims, workers' compensation, and discrimination and wage claims. The firm has been awarded the highest rating available by Martindale-Hubbell.