Litigation Associate Attorney

Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher LLP; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA / FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

CO-FAMLI benefits

Parking included

401(k)

Job summary

Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP in Denver seeks an experienced Litigation Associate Attorney with 5–7 years of civil litigation to join our Denver office on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will handle cases from intake to resolution and possess strong written and oral advocacy, plus familiarity with depositions and motions practice.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement after onboarding, opportunities for leadership on cases, and a competitive starting salary of

Qualifications

• Active Colorado Bar member
• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school
• 5+ years civil litigation experience
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage cases independently from inception through resolution
• Substantive deposition, motions practice, and courtroom experience
• Familiarity with Colorado and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings and dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Lead discovery strategy.
• Appear in state and federal courts.

Skills

Civil litigation

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Case management

Deposition experience

Motions practice

Courtroom experience

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Everlaw

Job description

Litigation Associate Attorney

Denver, Colorado | Full-Time

About the Firm

Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP (FGMC) is a well-established Denver-based law firm with a robust civil litigation practice. We promote a collaborative, team-oriented environment where attorneys take on meaningful case responsibility, develop strong advocacy skills, and build lasting client relationships.

The Opportunity

FGMC is seeking an experienced associate attorney, ideally with 5-7 years of general civil litigation experience, to join our Denver office. An ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas: business or corporate litigation, employment law, or real estate and construction law. This is a strong opportunity for a litigator ready to take on substantial case responsibility and play a visible role on the firm’s litigation team.

The successful candidate will manage cases from intake through resolution, including drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, taking and defending depositions, leading discovery strategy, and appearing in state and federal courts. Candidates with broad litigation experience and the confidence to handle matters with minimal supervision are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active membership in good standing with the Colorado Bar
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage cases independently from inception through resolution
• Substantive deposition, motions practice, and courtroom experience
• Working knowledge of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a litigation team

Preferred:

• First-chair or co-counsel trial experience
• Experience with e-discovery platforms such as Everlaw or similar tools

Work Arrangement

This position is based in FGMC’s Denver office. We value the collaboration and mentorship that come from working together in person, with a hybrid schedule available after an initial onboarding period.

Compensation

The starting base salary range for this position is $160,000–$185,000 annually, depending on the candidate’s skills, training, qualifications, and experience.

In addition to base salary, associate attorneys are eligible for client origination and a non-discretionary bonus payable at defined productivity tiers.

Benefits

FGMC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Privately administered CO-FAMLI benefits and paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Identity theft protection
• Covered parking at no cost

Equal Employment Opportunity

Foster Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.