Associate Attorney - Medical Malpractice Defense

Protouch Staffing; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Protouch Staffing seeks an Associate Attorney with 3–6 years of defense experience in Medical Malpractice and General Liability to join a Colorado-based team. You will manage a diverse caseload, perform legal research, draft documents, and advise clients in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

The role emphasizes trial preparation, depositions, motion practice, settlements, and developing litigation strategies with experienced litigators.

Qualifications

• JD required and active Colorado license.
• 3–6 years of defense experience in medical malpractice and general liability.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload involving medical malpractice and general liability defense.
• Handle pre-trial and trial work.
• Conduct motion practice.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Perform case assessments and case management.
• Draft and respond to discovery.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis.
• Draft legal pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Maintain client communication and provide legal advice.
• Assist in developing case strategies and litigation plans.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Prepare for and attend court proceedings.
• Work closely with attorneys and paralegals on litigation teams.
• Participate in case strategy and development.
• Interact with clients and contribute to client relationship development.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Depositions

Negotiation

Client communication

Trial work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active Colorado license

Job description

Protouch Staffing seeks an Associate Attorney with 3–6 years of defense experience in Medical Malpractice and General Liability to join a Colorado-based team. You will manage a diverse caseload, perform legal research, draft documents, and advise clients in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

The role emphasizes trial preparation, depositions, motion practice, settlements, and developing litigation strategies with experienced litigators.