Insurance Coverage & Complex Litigation Associate Attorney

HireNow Staffing, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Medical Insurance

Paid Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Parking

Job summary

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting an Insurance Coverage & Complex Litigation Associate Attorney in Colorado to join a client partner’s litigation team. The role demands handling sophisticated insurance defense and coverage matters, with responsibility from evaluation through trial and appeal.

The candidate should have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school and Colorado bar admission, at least 3 years of litigation experience, and strong writing and advocacy skills to manage cases

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school required.
• Active Colorado law license required.
• Minimum three years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Experience handling insurance-related litigation incl. coverage disputes, personal injury, premises liability, bad faith, first/third-party claims.
• Experience taking and defending depositions and drafting dispositive motions.
• Experience appearing in Colorado state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense litigation from pre-suit to trial and appeal.
• Represent carriers and self-insureds in complex first and third-party matters.
• Investigate liability, evaluate claims, and develop litigation strategies.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives.
• Draft dispositive motions, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
• Prepare detailed insurance coverage opinions and legal analyses.
• Appear in Colorado state and federal courts for hearings, conferences, mediations, and trials.
• Collaborate with clients on strategy, risk analysis, and settlements.
• Maintain strong legal writing, research, and documentation while managing multiple matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Depositions

Legal writing

Case management

Insurance defense

Colorado practice

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Active Colorado law license

Tools

Litigation software

Job description

Insurance Coverage & Complex Litigation Associate Attorney

Company: HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)

HireNow Snapshot

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Insurance Coverage & Complex Litigation Associate Attorney to join one of our valued client partners. This full-time opportunity is designed for an accomplished litigation attorney with a proven background in insurance defense, coverage analysis, and complex civil litigation.

The successful candidate will manage sophisticated litigation matters involving insurance coverage disputes, personal injury, premises liability, bad faith litigation, and first- and third-party claims. This role offers substantial courtroom responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to independently manage cases from initial evaluation through trial and appeal while working alongside an experienced litigation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense litigation matters from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal.
• Represent insurance carriers and self-insured organizations in complex first party and third-party litigation.
• Investigate liability, evaluate claims, and develop litigation strategies that align with client objectives.
• Conduct and defend depositions involving parties, witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives.
• Draft dispositive motions, pleadings, legal memoranda, discovery responses, and appellate briefs.
• Prepare detailed insurance coverage opinions and legal analyses.
• Conduct Examinations Under Oath (EUOs) when appropriate.
• Appear before Colorado state and federal courts for hearings, conferences, mediations, and trials.
• Collaborate with clients regarding litigation strategy, risk analysis, settlement recommendations, and case management.
• Maintain exceptional legal writing, research, and case documentation while managing multiple active matters.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Colorado.
• Minimum three (3) years of litigation experience within a law firm environment.
• Demonstrated experience handling insurance-related litigation, including:
  • Coverage disputes
  • Personal injury litigation
  • Premises liability
  • Bad faith claims
  • First party and third-party insurance claims
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Experience drafting dispositive motions.
• Experience appearing in Colorado state and federal courts.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational and case management abilities.
• Comfortable utilizing legal technology and litigation management software.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience drafting insurance coverage opinions.
• Experience conducting Examinations Under Oath (EUOs).
• Trial experience involving insurance defense matters.
• Experience handling appeals.
• Strong client counseling and relationship management skills.
• Ability to independently manage a complex litigation caseload.
• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and collaborative leadership.
• Stable employment history demonstrating long-term professional growth.

HireNow Package

Compensation:

$125,000–$185,000 annually (based on experience)

Benefits & Work Location

• Full-Time
• Onsite — Colorado, United States
• Paid Medical Insurance
• Paid Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Parking
• Additional company-sponsored benefits
• Applicant Requirements: U.S.-based applicants only. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting an Insurance Coverage & Complex Litigation Associate Attorney who demonstrates the following:

• Possesses three or more years of insurance litigation experience.
• Has extensive experience handling first party and third-party insurance claims.
• Demonstrates strong courtroom, deposition, motion practice, and legal writing skills.
• Effectively manages complex litigation matters from case inception through resolution.
• Excels in legal research, strategic analysis, and client communication.
• Maintains exceptional professionalism while managing multiple active matters.
• Holds an active Colorado law license.
• Meets all required qualifications while demonstrating several preferred qualifications.

HireNow Standout Candidates

Candidates will receive the strongest consideration if they demonstrate:

• Extensive insurance coverage litigation experience.
• Experience drafting detailed coverage opinions and conducting EUOs.
• Trial and appellate experience.
• Strong history of representing insurance carriers and self-insured organizations.
• Exceptional legal writing, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated litigation files with minimal supervision.
• Stable employment history demonstrating increasing responsibility and long-term career progression.

HireNow Disqualifiers

The following will prevent candidates from moving forward in the hiring process:

• Jumpy resumes will not be accepted or interviewed.
• Less than three years of relevant litigation experience.
• No insurance defense or insurance coverage litigation experience.
• No active Colorado law license.
• Limited experience conducting depositions or drafting dispositive motions.
• No experience appearing before state or federal courts.
• Applicants requiring employment sponsorship.
• Candidates who do not meet the core qualifications required for this position.

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this Insurance Coverage & Complex Litigation Associate Attorney opportunity. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview. Client-specific information will be shared only with qualified candidates during the interview process.