Litigation Associate

Gould & Ratner LLP; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k and profit sharing

Healthcare (medical, vision, dental)

Paid caregiver leave

Hybrid in-office/remote role

Wellness programs

Job summary

Gould & Ratner LLP invites applications for a Mid-Level Associate in its Litigation Practice. The ideal candidate will have 3–7 years of commercial litigation experience, including drafting memoranda, complaints, motions, and discovery documents, and handling e-discovery and depositions.

The role offers direct client interaction and growth opportunities. The position supports a flexible, hybrid in-office/remote schedule with a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional development within

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of litigation experience, including researching and writing memoranda, drafting complaints, motions and discovery.
• Experience with commercial litigation (breach of contract, disputes, trade secrets, fiduciary duties, fraud) and related areas.
• Strong writing, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research and write legal memoranda; draft complaints, motions and discovery responses.
• Handle e-discovery tasks and prepare for depositions and trial; manage documents and production.
• Interact with clients and coordinate with teams on complex matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation

Depositions

Client interaction

Time management

Team collaboration

Clerkship experience

E‑discovery

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

E‑Discovery software

Job description

Description

Gould & Ratner LLP is seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join its Litigation Practice. The ideal candidate will have 3 – 7 years of commercial litigation experience, including researching and writing legal memoranda, drafting complaints, motions, and written discovery, responding to discovery including handling matters involving e-discovery, taking depositions and preparing for trial.

Candidates can look forward to gaining direct client interaction, business development experience, and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is highly motivated and seeking a positive career trajectory.

This role allows a flexible work schedule with a hybrid remote/in-office presence.

Requirements

• 3 – 7 years of litigation experience, including researching and writing legal memoranda, drafting complaints, motions and written discovery, responding to discovery including handling matters involving e-discovery, taking depositions and preparing for trial.
• Experience with commercial litigation (e.g. breach of contract, partnership disputes, trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duties, fraud), real estate litigation, employment litigation, UCC disputes, and construction litigation.
• Strong writing, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple work streams and produce exceptional work under tight deadlines.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to work as part of a team while also having the confidence and demeanor to assume individual responsibility for matters involving direct client interaction.
• Federal or state clerkship is a plus.
• Candidates must be currently licensed in Illinois

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary - more info can be found herehttps://www.gouldratner.com/uploaded_images/GR-salary%20scale-benefits-page-2-01-21-25.pdf
• Emphasis on professional & business development.
• Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
• Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), life and long-term disability insurance.
• Competitive compensation, benefits package including 401k and profit sharing.
• Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave.
• Generous vacation, personal, & sick time allowance.
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits and wellness programs (e.g., in‑office gym and massages; 24/7 tele‑medicine).
• Hybrid in‑office/remote role. Gould & Ratner’s current in‑office policy requires attorneys to be in the office 10 days a month.