Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview
A respected law firm is hiring Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Personal Injury team in Englewood, CO. This role is designed for experienced civil litigation attorneys who are motivated to work on challenging, high-stakes cases. The positions involve collaborating with senior attorneys and other associates on complex legal strategies, offering a significant opportunity for career growth and professional fulfillment.

Duties

• Conduct legal research, draft motions, and prepare legal briefs for personal injury cases
• Take and defend depositions as part of case preparation and discovery processes
• Argue motions in court and engage in trial or arbitration proceedings as needed
• Collaborate with senior attorneys, associates, and legal staff to develop case management strategies
• Engage with clients to understand case specifics and manage expectations throughout litigation
• Maintain case files, documentation, and evidence in accordance with firm and legal standards

Requirements

• 5-10 years of civil litigation experience, with a focus on personal injury cases
• Proficiency in motions briefing, depositions, court argument, and trial or arbitration proceedings
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex litigation tasks
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for teamwork within a legal setting

Education

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

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of Colorado

Skills

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Effective advocacy and public speaking abilities for motions and court appearances
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills for case management
• Ability to work collaboratively with a legal team, including senior attorneys and support staff
• Familiarity with legal software and case management systems

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.