Associate Attorney

Protouch Staffing; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Protouch Staffing seeks an Associate Attorney with 3–6 years of defense experience in Medical Malpractice and General Liability to join a Colorado-based team. You will manage a diverse caseload, perform legal research, draft documents, and advise clients in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

The role emphasizes trial preparation, depositions, motion practice, settlements, and developing litigation strategies with experienced litigators.

Qualifications

• JD required and active Colorado license.
• 3–6 years of defense experience in medical malpractice and general liability.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload involving medical malpractice and general liability defense.
• Handle pre-trial and trial work.
• Conduct motion practice.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Perform case assessments and case management.
• Draft and respond to discovery.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis.
• Draft legal pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Maintain client communication and provide legal advice.
• Assist in developing case strategies and litigation plans.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Prepare for and attend court proceedings.
• Work closely with attorneys and paralegals on litigation teams.
• Participate in case strategy and development.
• Interact with clients and contribute to client relationship development.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Depositions

Negotiation

Client communication

Trial work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active Colorado license

Job description

Description

We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience in the defense of Medical Malpractice and General Liability cases. The attorney will manage a diverse caseload, conduct thorough legal research, draft legal documents, provide legal advice to clients, assist with case strategy development, negotiate settlements, and prepare for and attend court proceedings. The practice focuses on defending cases involving Medical Malpractice, Birth Trauma, Long-Term Care, Correctional Healthcare, Chiropractic Litigation, Behavioral Health, Dental & Oral Surgery, and Catastrophic Injury Litigation. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators in a collaborative and fast-paced legal environment.

Title

Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Description

We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience in the defense of Medical Malpractice and General Liability cases. The attorney will manage a diverse caseload, conduct thorough legal research, draft legal documents, provide legal advice to clients, assist with case strategy development, negotiate settlements, and prepare for and attend court proceedings. The practice focuses on defending cases involving Medical Malpractice, Birth Trauma, Long-Term Care, Correctional Healthcare, Chiropractic Litigation, Behavioral Health, Dental & Oral Surgery, and Catastrophic Injury Litigation. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators in a collaborative and fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload involving medical malpractice and general liability defense.
• Handle pre-trial and trial work.
• Conduct motion practice.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Perform case assessments and case management.
• Draft and respond to discovery.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis.
• Draft legal pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Maintain client communication and provide legal advice.
• Assist in developing case strategies and litigation plans.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Prepare for and attend court proceedings.
• Work closely with attorneys and paralegals on litigation teams.
• Participate in case strategy and development.
• Interact with clients and contribute to client relationship development.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Active license to practice law in Colorado.
• 3-6 years of experience defending Medical Malpractice and General Liability cases.
• Strong foundation in civil litigation.
• Proficiency in conducting in-depth legal research.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment.
• Strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
• Pleasant, personable, and team-oriented attitude.

Employment Type: Full-time.
Work Arrangement: On-site.
Required Experience: 3-6 years.
Additional State Licensure: New Mexico, Wyoming, and Arizona are strongly preferred.
Seeking a Colorado-licensed Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of medical malpractice and general liability defense experience, strong litigation and legal writing skills, and preferably additional state licensure.