Associate Attorney - Litigation

100KCrossing; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a well-established law firm focused on insurance defense and coverage matters, seeks an Associate Attorney in Denver with 3+ years of litigation experience. You will handle investigations, depositions, and dispositive motions across state and federal forums.

The role emphasizes defending insurance claims, complex coverage disputes, and bad faith matters, with opportunities to advance alongside experienced attorneys in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school required.
• Active Colorado Bar license required; no exceptions.
• At least 3 years of solid litigation experience in law firms.
• Experience with insurance-related litigation preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and independent thinking skills.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced workload and multiple matters.
• Local to Denver, Colorado; no relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and defend first- and third-party insurance claims.
• Handle personal injury, construction, premises liability, coverage disputes, and bad faith matters.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft dispositive motions and coverage opinions.
• Attend court hearings in state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses.
• Provide pre-litigation evaluations and client recommendations.
• Conduct examinations under oath.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Independent thinking

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Colorado Bar license

Job description

About the Client: Our client is a well-established law firm focused on insurance defense and coverage matters. They represent insurance companies and self-insured entities in complex litigation involving coverage disputes, personal injury claims, bad faith, and more. The firm is known for delivering exceptional client service and fostering a collaborative, supportive environment that values integrity, professionalism, and long-term relationships.

Why This Firm

• - Work on meaningful, high-stakes insurance litigation matters
• - Collaborate with experienced attorneys in a supportive, team-oriented environment
• - Competitive compensation with strong growth and development opportunities
• - Make a real impact for clients while advancing your legal career

The Role

Our client seeks an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably with an emphasis on insurance-related litigation such as coverage disputes, personal injury cases, premises liability lawsuits, and bad faith claims. The ideal candidate will have experience investigating and defending first and third-party claims, taking and defending depositions, drafting dispositive motions, and attending court hearings in state and federal courts. Experience drafting coverage opinions and conducting examinations under oath is a strong plus.

Candidates will have the opportunity to handle day-to-day responsibility for all aspects of the matters on which they work, from pre-litigation analysis and client recommendations through trial and appeal.

Key Responsibilities

• - Investigate and defend first and third-party insurance claims
• - Handle personal injury, construction, premises liability, coverage disputes, and bad faith matters
• - Take and defend depositions
• - Draft dispositive motions and coverage opinions
• - Attend court hearings in state and federal courts
• - Conduct legal research and prepare written analysis
• - Provide pre-litigation evaluations and client recommendations
• - Conduct examinations under oath

Required Qualifications

• - Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school — distinguished academics preferred
• - Active Colorado Bar license required — absolutely no exceptions
• - 3+ years of solid litigation experience in law firms required
• - Experience with insurance-related litigation, coverage disputes, personal injury, premises liability, and bad faith claims strongly preferred
• - Excellent research, writing, and independent thinking skills required
• - Ability to handle a fast-paced workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• - Hands-on approach to research, problem-solving, and client relations
• - Comfortable with technology
• - Outgoing, collegial, and collaborative personality
• - Must be LOCAL to Denver, Colorado — no relocation assistance, no exceptions