Litigation Associate

Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary year-end bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Accident coverage

Critical illness coverage

Underground parking

401(k) with 4% matching

Colorado Defense Lawyers Association

Colorado Supreme Court annual dues

Unlimited personal and vacation days

Hybrid home/office flexibility

Job summary

Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC, a busy Denver litigation firm, seeks two Litigation Associates with 2 to 6 years of experience in construction and casualty matters. The firm emphasizes work-life balance, client contact, depositions, and active case involvement from intake to resolution.

Construction experience is helpful but not required; strong fundamentals and a desire to learn are essential. The role offers mentorship, frequent feedback, and a collaborative team environment with

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of litigation experience.
• Genuine interest in construction law is essential.
• Strong litigation fundamentals and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Take depositions and manage fact development.
• Draft and argue motions on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with experts to prepare cases for trial.
• Participate in case strategy from intake through resolution.

Skills

Litigation experience

Construction law interest

Job description

Busy litigation firm seeks motivated Litigation Associates – Construction & Casualty (2–6 Years)

Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC has been recognized by the Denver Business Journal as one of the "Best Places to Work" in 2026.

HHMR is a boutique litigation firm representing builders, developers, and contractors throughout Colorado in complex construction defect and casualty matters. We are seeking two motivated Litigation Associates with 2 to 6 years of litigation experience to join our busy team.

HHMR values work-life balance, while providing the highest level of legal skills to its clients. Attorneys at HHMR get real, practical, and immediate litigation experience. Our attorneys have direct contact with clients, take depositions, draft and argue motions, work with experts, and participate in case strategy from intake to resolution. Construction litigation experience is helpful but not required, but a genuine interest in this area of law is a must. Strong litigation fundamentals, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn are essential. We are invested in your career growth, offering regular feedback, monthly lunch and learns, and meaningful mentorship to meet the needs of attorneys at all levels.

You will work alongside experienced attorneys who are recognized leaders in construction litigation, within a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on achieving excellent results efficiently.

Benefits

• Discretionary year-end bonus plus billing-based production bonus
• Health insurance, including telehealth options
• Dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Optional vision, life, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Underground parking
• 401(k) with 4% matching after six months
• Membership in the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
• Colorado Supreme Court annual dues covered
  • Unlimited personal and vacation days
  • Hybrid home/office flexibility

  Compensation:

  $110,000+ yearly, increasing depending on experience