Litigation Associate - 1777746

RightWorks; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

RightWorks seeks a Litigation Associate (Junior to Mid-Level) in Denver to join a highly regarded civil litigation practice. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of post-law-school experience, preferably from a large law firm and/or judicial clerkship.

The associate will handle litigation and arbitration matters in Colorado and nationwide, including commercial, construction, real estate, environmental, toxic tort, energy, and white-collar disputes. Compensation is top‑of‑market with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of post-law-school experience.
• Experience at a large law firm and/or judicial clerkship preferred.
• Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice law in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Focus on litigation and arbitration matters in Colorado and across the United States.
• Take a significant role in complex litigation matters with a growing team and firm resources.
• Interact with partners and clients; perform legal research and writing; manage discovery and trial preparation.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Discovery management

Deposition

Trial preparation

Mediation

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Litigation Associate, Junior to Mid-Level

Location: Denver

Time Type: Full time

The Denver office seeks an outstanding junior‑ or mid‑level associate to join our highly regarded civil litigation practice. Ideal candidates should have two to four years of post‑law school experience, preferably from a large law firm and/or judicial clerkship.

The associate will work primarily on litigation and arbitration matters in Colorado and throughout the United States, including cases involving:

• Commercial
• Construction
• Real Estate
• Environmental
• Toxic tort
• Energy
• White collar disputes

This position provides the associate with the opportunity to take a significant role in complex litigation matters with a growing and supportive team in Colorado and the resources of a global law firm.

Preferred candidates will have experience across many facets of litigation, including:

• Legal research and writing
• Written discovery
• Electronic discovery
• Depositions
• Expert discovery
• Mediation
• Trial

Regardless of experience level, all candidates should be curious, driven, and dedicated to professional growth. Candidates should have strong research and writing skills, excellent academic credentials, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to excellence. All candidates should feel comfortable interacting directly with partners and clients.

Judicial clerkship experience is a plus but not a requirement. Applicants must currently be licensed, or be eligible to become licensed, to practice law in Colorado.

Compensation for this role will be top‑of‑market, with an annualized salary range of $235,000 to $310,000, depending on the candidate’s overall experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law. The position may be eligible for a discretionary or hours‑based bonus, consistent with market practice. In addition, the position will be eligible for the firm’s fringe benefits as they currently exist.

A resume, transcript, and cover letter are required. In the cover letter, we encourage you to tell us why you are interested in this position. Candidates for lawyer opportunities in the U.S. must have a law degree from an ABA‑accredited law school and be a member of the Bar in the United States.