Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading business law firm in Colorado Springs seeks an experienced attorney for a full-time position in commercial litigation. Candidates must be admitted to the Colorado Bar and have at least 2 years of experience in litigation, focusing on motion practice and discovery. The firm offers competitive compensation and benefits, alongside a supportive team environment that values quality and client relationships. The role allows for a balanced work experience while being primarily office-based with flexible remote work opportunities after initial ramp-up.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the Colorado Bar.
• 2+ years of commercial litigation experience required.
• Comfortable with motion practice, written discovery, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Represent business clients in commercial disputes in court.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Manage written discovery and e-discovery.
• Prepare for and take depositions.
• Support trial preparation and courtroom advocacy.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Client communication

Self starter mentality

Education

Colorado Bar admission

Job description

Pay: $140,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into real responsibility from day one, with meaningful client contact and courtroom exposure
• Build a true commercial litigation toolkit, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial prep
• Work with a business-focused practice serving prominent local and national clients across industries
• Earn top of market compensation plus a benefits package that materially boosts take home value
• Join a collegial team that values initiative, professionalism, and doing excellent work the right way

Location

This is a fully in office role in downtown Colorado Springs. After you are ramped up (typically around 6 months), attorneys can generally work remotely 1 day per week.

Note

Must be admitted to the Colorado Bar and have 2+ years of commercial litigation experience (motion practice and discovery are core).

About Our Client

They are an established business law team that serves as trusted outside counsel to organizations across Colorado and beyond. Our work spans complex disputes and high stakes business matters, with a practical, client first approach and a commitment to long term relationships. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent business clients in commercial disputes in state and federal court
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda with strong attention to strategy and detail
• Manage written discovery, including e discovery, and work through complex document issues
• Prepare for and take depositions, and collaborate on witness and exhibit development
• Attend client meetings, communicate clearly, and help drive cases forward proactively
• Support trial preparation and courtroom advocacy as matters progress

Qualifications

• Colorado Bar admission required
• 2+ years of commercial litigation experience
• Comfortable with motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and trial preparation
• Strong writing, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Professional, client ready communication style with solid judgment
• Self starter mindset, you take initiative and keep matters moving

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be trusted with real work, supported by a collaborative team, and given room to grow. We care about quality, responsiveness, and building enduring client relationships. If you want a place where strong work gets noticed and you can sharpen your litigation skills quickly, you will feel at home here.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance