Commercial Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a litigation associate in Denver to join a nationally recognized trial boutique. You’ll gain real courtroom stand-up experience, direct client contact, and autonomy akin to partnership from day one.

The role involves representing sophisticated corporate clients in civil trials, arbitrations, and appeals, taking and defending depositions, and collaborating with senior trial lawyers on strategy, all within a fast-paced, growth-oriented firm culture in Denver.

Responsibilities

• Represent sophisticated corporate clients in high-stakes civil trials, arbitrations, and appeals
• Take and defend depositions
• Serve as primary or supporting counsel on active litigation matters
• Communicate directly with clients as a lead point of contact
• Conduct legal research, draft motions, briefs, and pleadings
• Prepare for and participate in trial proceedings, including stand-up courtroom work
• Collaborate with senior trial lawyers on case strategy
• Participate in pro bono matters as part of firm culture

Job description

Step into a career-defining litigation role at a nationally recognized Denver trial boutique, where you'll get real courtroom stand-up experience, direct client contact, and true partnership-track autonomy from day one!

Salary: $165,000 - $225,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Cam Strahm

A bit about us

A premier national litigation boutique headquartered in Denver, representing sophisticated clients in high-stakes civil trials, appeals, and arbitrations nationwide. The firm is known for its deep bench of battle-tested trial lawyers and a culture that fast-tracks associate development through real courtroom and client-facing responsibility.

Why join us?

• A firm where 81% of associates played an active speaking role in court over the last year
• 83% of associates took or defended depositions
• 78% served as primary lawyer on at least one matter
• 92% served as lead client communicator on at least one matter
• Strong pro bono culture 90% of associates engaged in pro bono work last year
• Genuine autonomy and responsibility rarely available to associates at large full-service firms
• National-caliber, high-stakes litigation work without relocating from Denver
• Compensation: $165,000–$225,000 (DOE)

Job Details

• Represent sophisticated corporate clients in high-stakes civil trials, arbitrations, and appeals
• Take and defend depositions
• Serve as primary or supporting counsel on active litigation matters
• Communicate directly with clients as a lead point of contact
• Conduct legal research, draft motions, briefs, and pleadings
• Prepare for and participate in trial proceedings, including stand-up courtroom work
• Collaborate with senior trial lawyers on case strategy
• Participate in pro bono matters as part of firm culture

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.