Associate Attorney

Adams-; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive health benefits

Profit-sharing 401(k)

Paid licensing and CLE expenses

Unlimited PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Adams- seeks a Litigation Attorney in Grand Junction, Colorado with at least three years of civil litigation experience to join its growing practice. You will manage a diverse caseload, draft pleadings and motions, conduct research, take depositions, and appear at mediations and court hearings.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D., active Colorado bar license, excellent writing and analytical skills, and enjoys working directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• J.D. degree with active Colorado bar license.
• At least three years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage diverse caseload and travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse civil litigation caseload.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and case analysis.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and court appearances.
• Work directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with case strategy and litigation planning.
• Travel as needed for client meetings, investigations, depositions, and court proceedings.
• Handle fact-intensive matters requiring independent judgment and initiative.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Deposition

Research

Client communication

Education

J.D. degree

Colorado bar license

Job description

Associate Attorney (JN -072026-426286) Grand Junction, Colorado

Salary: USD105000 - USD125000 per year

Litigation Attorney

Location: Grand Junction, Colorado

Our client is seeking a motivated Litigation Attorney with at least three years of experience to join its growing civil litigation practice in Grand Junction, Colorado. The firm's work includes complex liability disputes, catastrophic injury and wrongful death matters, insurance coverage and defense, construction defect claims, oil and gas litigation, agricultural and ranch liability issues, transportation and accident cases, regulatory matters, and a broad range of commercial and general civil litigation. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who values professional autonomy, meaningful case responsibility, and a collaborative environment free from excessive bureaucracy and micromanagement. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, a practical problem solver, and someone who enjoys handling sophisticated, fact-intensive cases from initial investigation through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse civil litigation caseload.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and case analysis.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and court appearances.
• Work directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with case strategy and litigation planning.
• Travel as needed for client meetings, investigations, depositions, and court proceedings.
• Handle fact-intensive matters requiring independent judgment and initiative.

This position is based in Grand Junction, Colorado. Candidates should reside in the Grand Junction area or have the ability to relocate. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated attorney with a J.D., an active bar license for Colorado, and at least three years of civil litigation experience. Candidates should possess strong legal research, writing, analytical, and case management skills, with deposition experience preferred. Insurance defense and judicial clerkship experience are valued but not required. In return, the firm offers:

• competitive salary
• performance-based bonuses
• comprehensive health benefits
• a profit-sharing 401(k)
• paid licensing and CLE expenses
• unlimited PTO
• potential relocation assistance

The firm's entrepreneurial culture provides attorneys with significant autonomy, direct client responsibility, flexible scheduling, a collaborative environment, and a clear path for career advancement and partnership, making it an excellent opportunity for lawyers seeking sophisticated litigation work alongside a strong work-life balance.