Associate Attorney

Adams & Martin Group; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Profit-sharing 401(k)

Paid licensing and CLE expenses

Unlimited PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group seeks a motivated Litigation Attorney to join its civil litigation practice in Grand Junction, Colorado. The ideal candidate has a J.D., Colorado bar admission, and at least three years of civil litigation experience, with strong writing and research skills.

The role offers autonomy, meaningful case responsibility, and a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include managing a diverse caseload, drafting pleadings, taking depositions, and participating in mediations and

Qualifications

• J.D. required with active Colorado bar license.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong writing and analytical skills are essential.

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.

Skills

Strong writing

Legal research

Case management

Deposition experience

Relocation willingness

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

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 a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, a profit-sharing 401(k), paid licensing and CLE expenses, unlimited PTO, and 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.