Colorado: Commercial Litigation Associate (4+ yrs)

Career Legal; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Legal is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney (4+ years) to join its Colorado team. The role involves handling complex business disputes, contract litigation, and commercial claims for a broad client base.

You'll manage all phases from inception through trial and appeal, conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and collaborate with partners. JD and bar admission required; mid-to-large firm experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• Experience handling business disputes and contract matters.
• Experience in mid-to-large law firms preferred.
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of commercial litigation from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Manage discovery, including document review, depositions, and interrogatories.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Develop litigation strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex litigation matters.
• Maintain direct communication with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal research

Drafting briefs

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Career Legal is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney (4+ years) to join its Colorado team. The role involves handling complex business disputes, contract litigation, and commercial claims for a broad client base.

You'll manage all phases from inception through trial and appeal, conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and collaborate with partners. JD and bar admission required; mid-to-large firm experience preferred.