Associate Attorney needed for Denver office

Job Overview:

The law firm seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team in Denver, CO. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree, possess a Colorado law license, and bring at least 5 years of litigation experience, particularly in insurance-related matters. This role requires the ability to handle a fast-paced workload, demonstrate excellent legal research and writing skills, and contribute to a collaborative and positive work environment.

Job Details:

• Investigate and defend first- and third-party claims.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Draft dispositive motions.
• Attend hearings in state and federal courts.
• Utilize legal research, writing, and independent thinking skills.
• Handle insurance-related litigation, including coverage disputes, personal injury cases, premises liability lawsuits, and bad faith claims.
• Construction Defect experience is a plus.
• Employ a "hands-on" approach to research, problem-solving, and client relations.
• Demonstrate comfort with technology.
• Display creativity, positive thinking, and a good sense of humor.
• Foster an outgoing, collegial, and collaborative work style.

Requirements:

• Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree.
• 5+ years of solid litigation experience, preferably in insurance-related matters.
• Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced workload and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously.
• Distinguished academics from an ABA Accredited Law School.
• Strong writing skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Education and Certifications:

• Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from an ABA Accredited Law School.
• License to practice law in Colorado.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing.
• Independent thinking.
• Litigation experience, especially in insurance-related matters.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced workload.
• Technology proficiency.
• Creative problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Location:

Denver, CO

Benefits offered:

The firm provides a professional work environment, competitive wages, and an excellent benefits package.

This Colorado-based law firm has been practicing law for the past 20 years and specializes in representing copmanies and insurers in fidelity and surety bonding. The firm's main areas of practice include General Civil Practice, Insurance, Fidelity & Surety, Labor & Employment, Insurance Defense, Construction Law, and Creditors Rights. This firm's attorneys are known for winning cases against all odds.