Denver Criminal Defense & Litigation Associate On-Site

Orionplacement; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer. is seeking a licensed attorney to join a Denver on-site team handling criminal defense and related civil litigation. You will manage cases through discovery, draft motions, and appear at hearings and trials while mentoring with experienced colleagues.

Applicants must hold a Colorado bar license and have at least one year of criminal defense experience. The firm emphasizes mentorship, teamwork, and a technology-forward approach to complex legal matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Colorado bar license in good standing.
• 1+ years of criminal defense litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Experience with litigation procedures, discovery, and motion practice.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in criminal defense cases and related litigation matters.
• Manage cases from initial investigation and discovery through resolution.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and participate in court hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Conduct legal research, analyze evidence, and develop effective case strategies.
• Communicate directly with clients, providing knowledgeable and compassionate legal guidance.
• Collaborate with fellow attorneys on complex civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Confidential Employer. is seeking a licensed attorney to join a Denver on-site team handling criminal defense and related civil litigation. You will manage cases through discovery, draft motions, and appear at hearings and trials while mentoring with experienced colleagues.

Applicants must hold a Colorado bar license and have at least one year of criminal defense experience. The firm emphasizes mentorship, teamwork, and a technology-forward approach to complex legal matters.