Associate Attorney needed for Greenwood Village office

Job Overview: A law firm in Greenwood Village, CO, is seeking an Associate Attorney with a strong background in insurance defense litigation. The ideal candidate will possess excellent research, writing, and organizational skills and will be capable of independently managing all aspects of assigned cases.

Job Details:

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop defense strategies for clients.
• Conduct thorough legal research and present well-reasoned arguments.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery documents, motions, and briefs to support defense strategies.
• Communicate effectively with clients, claims specialists, courts, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Ensure prompt and efficient resolution of assigned cases.
• Assist in preparing and presenting witnesses and evidence at trials, hearings, and arbitrations.
• Bachelor’s degree with a J.D. and admission to the Bar in Colorado is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in insurance defense litigation.
• Litigation experience in both state and federal court is necessary.
• Strong writing skills and an excellent work ethic are essential.
• Experience drafting coverage analyses, motions, pleadings, and depositions is preferred.
• Must demonstrate strong research, writing, and independent thinking abilities.
• Capable of assuming primary responsibility for all aspects of assigned cases from pre-litigation analysis through trial and appeal.
• Proficiency in electronic practice management software for tracking billable hours.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with a J.D.
• Admission to the Bar in Colorado.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in insurance defense litigation.
• Litigation experience in state and federal court.
• Strong writing skills and excellent work ethic.

Skills:

• Excellent research, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases from start to finish.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in electronic practice management software.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive salary compensation based on experience.
• Medical insurance plan with a $30.00/month employee cost (eligible after 30 days of service).
• Dental insurance plan with a $5.00/month employee cost (eligible after 30 days of service).
• Life insurance with 100% employer-paid coverage (eligible after 30 days of service).
• Short-term disability with 100% employer-paid coverage (eligible after 30 days of service).
• Long-term disability coverage.
• 401K plan with a 3% safe harbor employer contribution (eligible after 1 year of service).
• Covered parking with 100% employer paid.