Associate Attorney Insurance Defense

The Hustead Law Firm; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional work environment

Competitive wages

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

The Hustead Law Firm, located in the Denver Tech Center, seeks an experienced Associate Attorney with 2–7 years of litigation experience to join our collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will handle insurance-related matters including coverage disputes, personal injury, premises liability, construction defect, surety bond, and bad faith litigation, and will be proficient in depositions, dispositive motions, and hearings in state and federal courts.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of litigation experience, preferably with insurance-related matters.
• Solid experience in investigating and defending first- and third-party claims.
• Experience preparing and arguing dispositive motions and appearing at hearings.
• Colorado licensure to practice law is required or imminent.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Litigation duties across state and federal courts as needed.
• Investigate/defend first- and third-party claims and manage depositions.
• Draft dispositive motions and accompany hearings with solid advocacy.
• Perform legal research and write clear, persuasive motions and briefs.
• Collaborate effectively with team members on complex insurance-related matters.

Skills

Litigation

Depositions

Dispositive motions

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Colorado bar license

Education

Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Our established, mid-sized litigation firm in the Denver Tech Center is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our accomplished and collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have 2–7 years of litigation experience, with a preference for candidates who have handled insurance-related matters, including coverage disputes, personal injury, premises liability, construction defect, surety bond, and bad faith litigation.

The successful candidate will have experience investigating and defending both first- and third-party claims, taking and defending depositions, preparing and arguing dispositive motions, and appearing at hearings in both state and federal courts. Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills are essential.

Experience drafting insurance coverage opinions is highly desirable and would be considered an additional advantage. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, detail-oriented professional who works effectively both independently and as part of a team.

** Duties/Responsibilities**

• Litigation


• Investigating/defending first- and third-party claims


• Conducting and defending depositions


• Drafting dispositive motions


• Attending hearings in state and federal courts


• Legal Research, writing, and independent thinking skills

** Required Skills/Qualifications:**

• Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree.


• Experience: Solid experience in law firms of litigation, preferably with an emphasis on insurance-related litigation such as coverage disputes, personal injury cases, premises liability lawsuits, and bad faith claims. Construction Defect experience a plus.


• Licensure & Certification: Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado.


• Ability to handle fast paced workload and add value to multiple projects simultaneously.


• Ability to use “hands-on” approach to research, problem-solving, and client relations.


• Comfortable with technology.


• Creative, positive thinker with a good sense of humor.


• Must be outgoing, collegial, and collaborative.


• Qualifications include distinguished academics from ABA Accredited Law School, strong writing skills, a keen attention to detail.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills a must.

** The Hustead Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

It is the policy of The Hustead Law Firm to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

** Benefits**

The Hustead Law Firm offers a professional work environment, competitive wages, and an excellent benefits package.

Company Description

An established mid-size litigation firm located in the Denver Tech Center, who focus' on insurance-related litigation such as coverage disputes, personal injury cases, premises liability and construction defect lawsuits, and bad faith claims.