Associate Attorney – Employment & Class Actions (Remote, Colorado)

Orion Placement; Colorado; Remote; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a remote attorney based in Colorado to manage a caseload of civil litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of experience, be licensed to practice law in Colorado or California, and possess strong legal research and writing skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary between $130,000 and $170,000 along with excellent benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must live in Colorado and be comfortable with occasional travel.
• Experience in class actions or wage‑and‑hour law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of employment and wage‑and‑hour actions.
• Draft motions and legal briefs in civil litigation matters.
• Argue motions and appear in court.
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel throughout the litigation.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal research

Writing skills

Oral advocacy

Education

Licensed to practice law in Colorado or California

1–3 years of experience

Job description

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a powerhouse plaintiff‑side firm as they expand into Colorado and build out a remote litigation team
• Take on meaningful wage‑and‑hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies
• Gain hands‑on experience across discovery, motion practice, depositions, and strategy with real growth potential
• Competitive salary in the $130k–$170k range, strong benefits, and the flexibility of working remotely anywhere in Colorado

Location

Remote, based in Colorado. You can work from anywhere in Colorado while collaborating closely with a high‑performing litigation team headquartered out of the Los Angeles area and expanding into Denver and across the state.

Note: You must live in Colorado and be licensed to practice law in California or Colorado, or be licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the California or Colorado Bar. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of civil litigation experience, including discovery, motion practice, court appearances, and some deposition experience, with the ability to travel occasionally.

About Our Client

Our client is a fast‑growing plaintiff‑side law firm with a powerhouse reputation in wage‑and‑hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions, litigating against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies. They have recovered millions of dollars for thousands of workers and consumers and are actively expanding into Colorado to advocate for employees across the state. Their culture blends fearless advocacy and high performance with deep compassion for clients and a strong sense of mission.

Job Description

• Handle a caseload of employment, wage‑and‑hour, and consumer class and representative actions in state and federal courts
• Draft complaints, discovery requests and responses, motions, and legal briefs in complex civil litigation matters
• Conduct written and oral discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery and assisting with deposition preparation and strategy
• Argue motions and appear in court (virtually and in person as needed), conferences, and hearings
• Assist with case strategy, legal research, and analysis to support class certification, dispositive motions, and settlement
• Communicate regularly with clients, co‑counsel, and opposing counsel, keeping clients informed and supported throughout the litigation process
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff across states to manage deadlines, filings, and case workflows efficiently
• Travel occasionally within Colorado or to other jurisdictions for hearings, mediations, depositions, or firm needs

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California or Colorado, or licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the California or Colorado Bar
• 1–3 years of civil litigation experience, including discovery, motion practice, and court appearances; experience with depositions is a plus
• Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, or wage‑and‑hour/employment law is strongly preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills with a detail‑oriented, organized work style
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a remote environment while maintaining high‑quality work
• Professional, steady work history and a genuine interest in plaintiff‑side advocacy and workers’ rights
• Must live in Colorado and be comfortable with occasional travel

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• You’ll join a mission‑driven firm that stands up for employees and consumers against powerful corporations and employers
• You’ll work with an experienced, collaborative team that values training, growth, and long‑term career development
• You’ll enjoy competitive pay ($130k–$170k DOE), medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and the flexibility of a remote role based in Colorado with real impact and responsibility

JPC-496

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services