Litigation Associate

Dinsmore; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Travel accident insurance

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Unlimited vacation

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Long term care

Pet insurance

Job summary

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP seeks a Litigation Associate in Denver, CO, requiring 2–6 years of litigation experience and a Colorado license to practice. The candidate should be adept at researching, drafting briefs and motions, and handling depositions and complex discovery.

Ideal candidates will have a strong academic record, excellent analytical abilities, and effective communication skills in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of litigation experience.
• Colorado license to practice.
• Strong academic background with excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and argue motions.
• Assist in taking depositions.
• Handle complex discovery and ESI.
• Prepare cases for trial.
• Research and draft briefs and motions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting briefs

Motions

Deposition experience

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

At Dinsmore, our strength comes from our people. With more than 750 attorneys across 30+ offices nationwide, we are dedicated to building a dynamic, client-focused Firm recognized for excellence. Together we work to build a strong market profile, highlighting our capabilities to clients and attracting talented attorneys and business professionals who seek a supportive environment where they can thrive. Discover how you can grow with us at www.dinsmore.com .

Dinsmore has an immediate opportunity for a Litigation Associate in Denver, Colorado. Qualified candidates must have 2-6 years of litigation experience, including experience preparing and arguing motions, assisting in the taking of depositions, handling complex discovery and ESI, preparing cases for trial, and must be well versed in researching and drafting briefs and motions. Judicial clerkship experience is preferred.

A license to practice in Colorado and familiarity with the Colorado court system is required. Out of state candidates who are willing to sit for the Colorado bar exam, or eligible for admission in Colorado, will be considered. All candidates should have a strong academic background and possess excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

The base salary range for this position is $177,000 – $205,000 and up to $45,000 + in bonus potential. This is not inclusive of our full range, and actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits offered include:

• health care
• vision
• dental
• firm paid disability
• firm paid life insurance
• firm paid travel accident
• retirement benefits
• parental leave
• adoption assistance
• unlimited vacation
• healthcare and flexible spending accounts
• commuter and transit plans
• employee assistance program
• long term care
• pet insurance

*NOTE* – Dinsmore is not utilizing search agencies to fill this position.