Associate Attorney

Haddon Morgan And Foreman Pc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HRA

Parking

Bar and CLE dues

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Free food & snacks

Profit sharing

Job summary

Haddon, Morgan and Foreman, P.C. in Denver seeks an associate attorney to handle civil litigation matters, including commercial disputes, legal malpractice, and trust & estate litigation. Associates participate in all phases from evaluation to trial.

Requirements include a J.D. and active Colorado license, 2–5 years of civil litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters with sound judgment.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active license to practice law in Colorado (or eligibility for prompt admission).
• 2–5 years of civil litigation experience; strongly preferred.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters.
• Interest in commercial, legal malpractice, or trust and estate litigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions and manage written discovery.
• Work with clients, experts, and witnesses to develop case strategy.
• Assist with hearing and trial preparation, and participate in court appearances.
• Manage case deadlines and contribute to case assessment and strategy discussions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Benefits

• HRA
• Parking
• Bar and CLE dues
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Free food & snacks
• Profit sharing

About the Practice

Our civil practice focuses on three core areas:

• Commercial litigation: handling business disputes including contract, fiduciary duty, and ownership claims.
• Plaintiffs'-side legal malpractice: representing individuals and businesses harmed by attorney negligence and breaches of fiduciary duty.
• Trust and estate litigation: litigating contested probate, trust, and fiduciary matters.

Our cases are demanding and often involve substantial damages, sophisticated opposing counsel, and complex factual records. Associates are directly involved in every phase of litigation, from case evaluation through trial and appeal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions and manage written discovery.
• Work with clients, experts, and witnesses to develop case strategy.
• Assist with hearing and trial preparation, and participate in court appearances.
• Manage case deadlines and contribute to case assessment and strategy discussions.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active license to practice law in Colorado (or eligibility for prompt admission).
• 2–5 years of legal experience; civil litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters.
• Interest in commercial, legal malpractice, or trust and estate litigation is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000, commensurate with experience and the position is bonus eligible.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance; 401(k) with employer contribution; paid time off; bar dues and CLE; and parking.

Haddon, Morgan and Foreman, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.