Associate Attorney

LHH; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Billable Hour Bonus Program

Discretionary Bonuses

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

LHH is assisting a Denver-based law firm in its search for an Associate Attorney to join its med-mal/general liability practice group.

The role involves pre-trial and trial work, motion practice, depositions, case assessment, and client contact, with a focus on med-mal and related general liability matters.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Strong research and writing skills
• Must be admitted to practice in Colorado (or able to waive in)
• Preference for someone also licensed in New Mexico

Responsibilities

• Pre-trial and trial work, motion practice, depositions, case assessment and management
• Drafting and responding to discovery, and client contact
• Managing case load, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and advising clients on state and federal cases

Skills

Litigation experience

Research writing

Law Review

Colorado bar admission

New Mexico license (preferred)

Job description

LHH is assisting a Denver-based law firm in its search for an Associate Attorney to join its med-mal/general liability practice group.

The Opportunity

• Medical malpractice specialty (med-mal, birth trauma, long-term care, correctional healthcare, chiropractic litigation, behavioral health, dental & oral surgery, and catastrophic injury) with some general liability work, as well
• Pre-trial and trial work, motion practice, depositions, case assessment and management, drafting and responding to discovery, and client contact
• Managing case load, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and providing advice to clients on both state and federal cases

Ideal Background

• 3+ years of litigation experience (but flexibility for the right candidate)
• Strong research and writing skills
• Law Review strongly preferred
• Must be admitted to practice in Colorado (or able to waive in)
• Preference for someone also licensed in New Mexico

Why This Role

• Opportunity to go to trial more often than other firms (~2-4 times a year)
• Some long‑term hybrid flexibility
• Competitive compensation ($120,000-$155,000, depending on experience)and bonus opportunities
• Opportunity to work alongside top attorneys in the med‑mal space
• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Billable Hour Bonus Program
• Discretionary Bonuses
• Unlimited PTO (provided billable hours are met)

Accepting applications until November 20, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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