Colorado Insurance Litigation Attorney – Trial & Appeals

Orion Placement; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parking

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Denver, CO is seeking an on-site litigation attorney to manage matters from initial analysis through trial and appeal, handling depositions and complex insurance-related disputes, while working directly with clients and developing independent judgment.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Colorado with 3+ years of litigation experience; insurance defense experience is strongly preferred. The team emphasizes collaboration and smart technology use.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 3+ years of litigation experience required.
• Insurance defense or insurance-related litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Deposition, motion practice, and court hearing experience preferred.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, collegial approach.
• Comfortable using technology to work efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from initial analysis and client recommendations through trial and appeal.
• Investigate and defend first- and third-party insurance claims.
• Take and defend depositions and examinations under oath.
• Draft dispositive motions, briefs, pleadings, and other substantive legal documents.
• Represent clients at hearings in Colorado state and federal courts.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and develop practical litigation strategies.
• Analyze insurance coverage issues and prepare coverage opinions when applicable.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide clear, strategic recommendations.
• Manage multiple active matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Confidential Employer in Denver, CO is seeking an on-site litigation attorney to manage matters from initial analysis through trial and appeal, handling depositions and complex insurance-related disputes, while working directly with clients and developing independent judgment.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Colorado with 3+ years of litigation experience; insurance defense experience is strongly preferred. The team emphasizes collaboration and smart technology use.