Litigation Associate Attorney

Kutak Rock; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave & Parental Leave

Fertility coverage assistance

Job summary

Kutak Rock LLP seeks an Associate Attorney in its Denver office to join its busy Litigation practice. This role targets 3–5 years of experience in business, commercial and real estate litigation, and requires an active Colorado bar license.

The attorney will work with partners, associates and clients in federal and state courts, primarily in Colorado, with opportunities to engage nationwide. In-office work arrangement with potential hybrid options after training.

Qualifications

• Active Colorado bar in good standing required.
• 3–5 years of business/commercial litigation experience.
• Experience in real estate litigation a plus.
• Willingness to handle federal and state court matters nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of complex litigation matters in federal and state courts, as well as arbitration forums, across the country.
• Handle all aspects of commercial litigation matters, including motions, discovery, court appearances, depositions, and witness preparation.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions.

Skills

Substantive litigation leadership

Oral & written communications

Research skills

Strategic mindset

Work ethic

Multitasking

Independent yet collaborative

Client interaction

Education

Colorado Bar Admission

Job description

Kutak Rock LLP seeks an Associate Attorney in its large Denver office to join its busy Litigation practice. This dynamic role is ideal for an attorney with 3-5 years of experience in business, commercial and real estate litigation. An attorney in the Denver Litigation Department will work with partners, associates and clients in federal and state courts in Colorado and elsewhere.

Kutak Rock, an AmLaw 200 firm and a U.S. News and World Report rated "Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms", provides associates the opportunity to grow their legal career as they matriculate toward partnership in a collegial and collaborative environment. The Denver office represents top businesses and local governments in Colorado and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a broad range of complex litigation matters in federal and state courts, as well as arbitration forums, across the country
• Handle all aspects of commercial litigation matters, including motions, discovery, court appearances, depositions, and witness preparation
• Draft and argue dispositive motions
  

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities

• Desire to take on substantive and leading roles in cases, including attendance at hearings, depositions, and trial
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as exceptional research skills
• Possess a strategic and analytical mindset with a commitment to excellence and professionalism
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and initiative
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver timely, quality assignments in fast paced environment
• Ability and confidence to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
• Commitment to interacting directly with and achieving the goals of firm clients

QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience

• Must be admitted to practice with an active bar license in good standing within the state of Colorado
• Candidates with 3-5 years of experience in business or commercial litigation preferred
  

Position Information

Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $180,000-$200,000 base salary, plus discretionary bonus, commensurate with education and experience.

Work Arrangement: In Office. All employees will be in office. Hybrid arrangements may be available after training at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. Flexible paid vacation leave. 1 hour of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Technology Allowance. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.

Additional Information

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.

About the Firm

Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 21 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.

We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement and loyalty of our people.