Denver Employment Litigation Counsel

Ogletree Deakins’ Immigration Practice Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 255,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attorney Retreat

Bar expense reimbursement

Bonus programs

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Dependent care FSA

Employee assistance program

Back-up childcare

Parental leave

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins’ Denver office seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to join the Employment Law Practice as Employment Counsel. You will manage matters through resolution, devise strategy, oversee discovery, draft motions, attend court appearances, and assist with trial prep. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced team setting.

Focus is on employment litigation defense with strong writing and analytical skills, in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required and licensed to practice law in Colorado.
• 7+ years of Employment Litigation Defense experience preferred.
• Experience handling civil litigation from inception through resolution.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, and depositions; courtroom/arbitration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop litigation strategy, conduct discovery, and draft substantive motions.
• Attend court appearances and support trial preparation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Discovery

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Ogletree Deakins’ Denver office seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to join the Employment Law Practice as Employment Counsel. You will manage matters through resolution, devise strategy, oversee discovery, draft motions, attend court appearances, and assist with trial prep. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced team setting.

Focus is on employment litigation defense with strong writing and analytical skills, in a collaborative, client-focused environment.