Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Denver, CO, is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney with 4-7 years of experience to handle various civil litigation matters. The ideal candidate will possess excellent legal research, writing, and analysis skills and substantial commercial litigation experience in federal and/or state court settings.

Duties:

• Participate in setting, executing, and managing case strategy for commercial litigation matters.
• Prepare pleadings, written discovery, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• In federal and state court litigation, engage in motions practice, briefing, and oral argument.
• Manage document discovery, review, and production, including electronic discovery.
• Take and defend fact, expert, and document depositions.
• Handle expert witnesses in diverse fields relevant to commercial litigation cases.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation and other alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Utilize bench or jury trial experience, if available, to advocate for clients effectively.
• Draft client memoranda, court briefs, motions, and appellate briefings as the primary author.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the Colorado state and federal court system.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 4-7 years of commercial litigation experience in federal and/or state court settings.
• Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court or U.S. states with reciprocity agreements with Colorado.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analysis skills.
• Familiarity with the Colorado state and federal court system.

Certifications:

• License to practice law in Colorado or from U.S. states with reciprocity agreements with Colorado.

Skills:

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Experience with electronic discovery and document management systems.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in legal work.

This smaller firm located in Denver handles a wide variety of civil matters in the areas of corporate, tax, litigation and other fields. Its small size allows the firm to maintain close relationships among its attorneys and with its impressive list of national and international clients. This firm is a great place to work due to its stability, collegial atmosphere and competitive pay and benefits. As a sign that this firm has an outstanding working environment, many of the attorneys and staff of this firm have been here for decades. One of the oldest law firms in Denver, this firm has been instrumental in the growth and development of the Rocky Mountain region. While there are certainly larger firms, this firm has made a conscious decision to limit its size in order to preserve its collegial and friendly atmosphere. Indeed, all the attorneys and staff of this firm really appear to know each other quite well and interact with one another on a first-name basis.