Environmental Litigation Attorney

Jobtailor; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned litigation attorney in Denver to lead complex cases from filing to trial. You will manage discovery, depose witnesses, draft motions, and collaborate with senior attorneys to achieve favorable outcomes.

The role requires 10+ years, ABA JD, and active license; environmental/toxic tort and MDL experience preferred. This position is on-site in Denver with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law.
• 10+ years of experience litigating complex cases.
• Environmental/Toxic Torts experience preferred.
• Class action and multidistrict litigation experience.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills with proven success.
• Proven results in an active litigation role.
• Experience managing multiple complex cases concurrently.
• Documented experience preparing and litigating cases from start to finish with urgency.
• Experience litigating in state and federal courts.
• Experience managing discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery, analyzing produced documents, and managing the discovery flow.
• Experience taking and defending depositions of plaintiff parties, lay witnesses, experts and corporate witnesses.
• Hearing and trial experience; excellent oral presentation skills.
• Reliable, timely completion of tasks.
• Experience mentoring, managing, and developing junior team members.
• Compassion in communicating with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex cases concurrently.
• Initiate affirmative steps and strategic oversight to bring cases to conclusion.
• Prepare and litigate cases from start to finish with urgency.
• Draft and prepare pleadings and complex motions and responses.
• Manage discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery and document analysis.
• Identify and retain experts, assist in report preparation and submission.
• Take and defend depositions of plaintiff parties, lay witnesses, experts and corporate witnesses.
• Perform legal research, author briefs, and argue motions.
• Participate and lead hearings and complex trials in multiple states.
• Contribute to case strategy discussions and share innovative ideas.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and team members.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on cases.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Drafting Pleadings

Taking Depositions

Trial Experience

Managing Discovery

Preparing Motions

Arguing Motions

Case Strategy Development

Mentoring Junior Team Members

Effective Communication

Collaboration

Client Interaction

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Tools

Adobe

Excel

Microsoft Office

Outlook

ShareFile

PACER

CaseAnywhere

Lexis

Everlaw

FileVine

OneLegal

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex cases concurrently.
• Initiate affirmative steps and strategic oversight to bring cases to conclusion.
• Prepare and litigate cases from start to finish with a sense of urgency.
• Draft and prepare pleadings and complex motions and responses.
• Manage discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery, analyzing produced documents, and managing the flow of discovery.
• Identify and retain experts, assist in report preparation and submission.
• Take and defend depositions of plaintiff parties, lay witnesses, experts and corporate witnesses.
• Perform legal research, author briefs, and argue motions.
• Participate and lead in hearings and complex trials in many states.
• Participate in case strategy discussions and contribute innovative ideas.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and team members.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on cases.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Active license to practice law.
• 10+ years of experience in litigating all aspects of complex cases.
• Environmental/Toxic Torts experience preferred.
• Class action and multidistrict litigation experience.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills with proven success.
• Proven results in an active litigation role.
• Experience managing multiple complex cases concurrently.
• Documented experience preparing and litigating cases from start to finish with a sense of urgency.
• Experience litigating in both state and federal courts.
• Experience managing discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery, analyzing produced documents, and managing the flow of discovery.
• Experience taking and defending depositions of plaintiff parties, lay witnesses, experts and corporate witnesses.
• Hearing and trial experience; excellent oral presentation skills.
• Reliable, timely completion of tasks
• Experience mentoring, managing, and developing junior team members in a collaborative professional environment.
• Compassion in communicating with clients.
• Proficiency in Adobe, Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook.
• Familiarity with E-Discovery and law programs such as Sharefile, PACER, CaseAnywhere, Lexis, Smart Advocate, Everlaw, FileVine, OneLegal.

Hard Skills

• Litigation
• Legal Research
• Drafting Pleadings
• Taking Depositions
• Trial Experience
• Managing Discovery
• Preparing Motions
• Arguing Motions
• Case Strategy Development
• Mentoring Junior Team Members

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Collaboration
• Compassionate Client Interaction
• Timely Task Completion
• Leadership