Civil Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible work

Remote option

Professional development

Job summary

Jobot in Denver is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join our firm and handle a broad civil and commercial docket. This role supports drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, managing litigation from discovery through trial, and coordinating with senior attorneys on strategy.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of litigation in a law firm, a Colorado J.D., and licensure or ability to obtain licensure quickly; strong writing and advocacy skills, and experience taking and defending

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Colorado licensure (state and federal courts) or ability to obtain quickly.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Experience taking/defending depositions, arguing motions, and mediations is a plus.
• Trial experience - civil and/or criminal is a significant plus.
• Exceptional legal research, analytical, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft substantive pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct rigorous legal research and develop strategic legal positions.
• Manage litigation matters from early case assessment through resolution.
• Handle discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery and coordinating document production.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appeals.
• Work closely with senior attorneys on case strategy, witness preparation, and litigation planning.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Details

Plaintiff side work with no billable requirement. Onsite, hybrid or remote in Denver or Colorado Springs - your choice!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Karyn Spies

Salary: $125,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us

Law firm that handles matters involving general corporate and civil litigation, employment law, insurance bad faith, medical and legal malpractice, personal injury, estate planning, and probate matters.

Why join us

• Competitive base salary
• Firm-paid medical and dental
• Collaborative and supportive environment
• Flexible work schedules with remote option
• Professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Draft substantive pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Conduct rigorous legal research and develop strategic legal positions
• Manage litigation matters from early case assessment through resolution
• Handle discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery and coordinating document production
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appeals
• Work closely with senior attorneys on case strategy, witness preparation, and litigation planning

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation experience in a law firm environment
• Colorado licensure (state and federal courts), or ability to quickly become licensed, required
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Experience taking and defending depositions, arguing motions, and participating in mediations is preferred
• Trial experience - civil and/or criminal is a significant plus
• Exceptional legal research, analytical, and writing skills

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.