Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney to work on behalf of our client in Colorado. The successful candidate will join a busy practice defending and prosecuting a broad spectrum of civil disputes in both state and federal courts throughout the state.

Duties

• Guide matters from intake through final resolution, including strategy development, discovery management, depositions, drafting motions, trial preparation, and settlement discussions

• Prepare and review pleadings, requests for production, interrogatories, and other case documents

• Oversee high-volume document review and coordinate complex discovery processes

• Conduct thorough legal research and analyze precedents to shape case approaches

• Advocate on behalf of clients in mediation sessions, settlement negotiations, court hearings, depositions, trials, and arbitration forums

Requirements

• Minimum of four years’ cumulative experience in civil litigation, arbitration, domestic relations, appellate practice, or judicial clerkship

• Proven ability to manage cases autonomously, from pre-filing analysis through trial advocacy

• Collaborative mindset and comfort working within a team-oriented, collegial environment

• Exceptional written advocacy and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated commitment to delivering client-focused representation

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the Colorado State Bar (or eligibility to secure admission promptly)

Skills

• Strong case-management abilities, including organization of large document sets and coordination of discovery deadlines

• Skilled in drafting persuasive legal documents, including motions, briefs, and discovery requests

• Aptitude for deep legal research and strategic analysis of case law

• Effective advocacy in various dispute-resolution settings (mediation, arbitration, trial)

• Ability to build rapport with clients and opposing counsel to advance case objectives

The firm has been practicing for over four and a half decades, and serves the greater Denver area and Northern Colorado. Practice areas include Personal Injury, Water Law, Real Estate, Land Use and Zoning, Special Districts, Local Government, Liquor Licensing, Estate Planning & Probate, Family Law and Litigation. Their attorneys understand the financial and business pressures that you face, and focus on creating strategies and solutions to resolve your case or transaction quickly and efficiently.